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Brawls, bobbleheads, basketweaving

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Dec. 4,2001 12:10 a.m.

It's all over. And all I have left is an Antwaan Randle El bobble-head doll. Saturday's 26-15 victory over Kentucky was boring, ordinary and ... boring. As exciting as trying to decide just how much gigantic Wildcat quarterback Jared Lorenzen weighs. Less exciting than discussing bologna sandwiches ... until the final seconds and the tangle of crimson and UK blue that ensued. Some guys threw punches and pushes. Others, like junior Enoch DeMar and freshman Damien Jones, threw helmets.

Men's soccer advances to Elite 8 with win

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Monday, Dec. 3,2001 1:16 a.m.

After edging Michigan State 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last Sunday, people began to wonder when the Hoosiers would start scoring goals. The only question pondered during IU's sweet 16 meeting with Rutgers was when the Hoosiers would stop. Behind an efficient offense and yet another defensive shutout, the Hoosiers defeated Rutgers 3-0 Sunday, securing another trip to the Elite 8.

Coach said losing season had ups and downs

Monday, Dec. 3,2001 1:13 a.m.

The season has come to an end for the women's volleyball team, and the Hoosiers finished with an overall 8-20, 5-15 record. Coach Katie Weismiller said the team improved throughout the season and showed it can compete with the other teams in the Big Ten.

Hoosiers post season bests at U.S. Open

By Aaron Beard · Monday, Dec. 3,2001 1:12 a.m.

The IU women's swimming team got what it wanted out of its three-day trip to East Meadow, N.Y. for the U.S. Open Swimming Championships. Heading into the meet, head coach Dorsey Tierney said she hoped the tough competition present at the meet would help the Hoosiers gear their improvements as they look ahead to the spring championship season.

Final win overflows with emotion

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Dec. 3,2001 1:11 a.m.

It might not have been the prettiest season, but the Hoosiers managed to turn a 1-5 record around and win four of their final five games, including two against big-time rivals. First came Purdue and the return of the Old Oaken Bucket, and on Saturday the Hoosiers beat Kentucky 26-15 in a emotionally-charged game that erupted on the final snap of the game. With nine seconds left on the clock, senior Antwaan Randle El and his offense, got in the final, "victory" formation. But as soon as the ball was snapped, an IU player and a UK player threw each other on the ground. Both benches emptied onto the field as the clock expired.

Hoosiers place 2nd in U.S. Open

By Aaron Beard · Monday, Dec. 3,2001 1:11 a.m.

Traditionally, the U.S. Open has been an event where the top talents in the world clash for three days. On Saturday, the Hoosiers showed they belong under that heading, swimming to a second-place finish with 194 points. Junior David Schulze led the Hoosier scoring for much of the event.

Player's mother killed

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Dec. 3,2001 1:10 a.m.

Senior running back Levron Williams' mother was fatally shot Saturday night in Evansville. Evansville police report getting a 911 phone call just after 10 p.m. CST, and finding the body of Brenda Douglas, 37, at 10:30 p.m. in the driveway of an apartment complex. "Officers were dispatched to the address, and when they pulled into the driveway, it was an obvious gunshot wound," Sgt. Ted Mattingly of the Evansville Police Department said. "The officers called the detectives, (and it became a) crime scene."

Supporting cast steps up for blowout win

By Nate Rau · Monday, Dec. 3,2001 12:59 a.m.

IU is more than just seniors Jill Chapman and Heather Cassady. That was apparent Friday night against Illinois State with a 101-53 Hoosier victory. In that game, juniors Jill Hartman and Allison Skapin turned in strong performances off the bench for IU, scoring 18 and 10 points, respectively.

Team wins weekend tournament

Monday, Dec. 3,2001 12:50 a.m.

The women's basketball team cleared off the awards table Saturday as athletic director Michael McNeely passed out clear trophies to IU players, coaches and managers. The Hoosiers also had wiped away the field in claiming the Holiday Inn/Fazoli's Classic at Assembly Hall after trouncing winless Illinois State and holding off Big Sky opponent Northern Arizona.

Hard-hitting captain taking on new roles

By Michael Sherman · Friday, Nov. 30,2001 12 a.m.

When defenseman Brad Lutsch ended his college hockey career last season, many thought IU's lethal power play would soon follow. As the Hoosiers' all time leader in goals, assists and points, Lutsch was a four-year stalwart on the power play and effectively fulfilled the role of the team's strongest defenseman. But after a rocky start, the Hoosiers are up to their old tricks with the man advantage, most recently displayed last week when they went 3-for-5 against top competition in the Big Ten Classic.

Lady Hoosiers prepare for home tournament

By Nate Rau · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:57 p.m.

The women's basketball team learned something in its 97-72 win against Butler Wednesday. Winning isn't everything. Although the outcome of the game was never really in question, the Hoosiers dominating the whole way, IU left the locker room in Hinkle Fieldhouse with almost a look of defeat on their faces. Almost. Getting a win under their belts was important for a Hoosier team that has played with No. 7 Stanford and No. 9 North Carolina State. At 2-2, the Hoosiers are now ready to continue to improve and add to their two game win streak.

Hoosiers to face Wildcats in season finale

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 11:53 p.m.

Freshman linebacker Herana-Daze Jones is not asking for much out of the IU offense. He just wants them to find the end zone 15 times this Saturday at Memorial Stadium against rival Kentucky. "I want to score 100 points against Kentucky," Jones, a Kentucky native, said. "I don't think (the seniors) have beaten them since they have been here, and it would be great to send them out with a win. I hope we run up the score against them. I hope we blow them out." Ahh, yet another rival game, and more talking. But the Hoosiers (4-6, 4-4 Big Ten) aren't bad-mouthing the Kentucky (2-8, 1-7 SEC) team, they just have one objective: blow Kentucky away.

Top talent heads to U.S. Open

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 1:12 a.m.

The Hoosiers travel to Nassau County Aquatic Center in East Meadow, N.Y., tomorrow for the start of the three-day U.S. Open swimming tournament. But the entire team will not go, as only 10 swimmers who swam times qualifying for USA Swimming standards will compete.

Defensive Hoosiers send 'Heels reeling to 0-3 start

By Jason Recker · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 1:11 a.m.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- In the first 20 minutes at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday night, IU couldn't miss from beyond the three-point arc. Meanwhile, North Carolina\'s Kris Lang couldn't miss from inside the paint. Oh what a difference a halftime break can make. A difference of minimal consequence, that is. IU used its three-point barrage (nine threes) to take a 40-30 halftime lead, then reverted to inside scoring in the second half (zero threes) to put away UNC 79-66 in front of 18,358 baby-blue clad fans, extending the Tar Heels' Smith Center losing streak to four games, an unprecedented mark.

Team splits for weekend

By Colin Nowling · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 1:11 a.m.

In its last weekend of competition in the fall season, the IU women's swimming team is sending swimmers to both the U.S. Open Swimming Championships and to the Miami (OH) Invitational. The Hoosiers are currently ranked No. 17 in the nation and have a 2-0-1 dual meet record.

IU quarterback named 1st-team All-American

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 1:10 a.m.

All senior quarterback Antwaan Randle El went out for was a late-night snack. He ended up with three extra passengers. It was rainy and cold, and on the sidewalk three students were huddled together, trying to make it home in the dark. Randle El stopped and offered these three strangers a ride home. This is IU's and college football's most exciting player, and Tuesday, he was rewarded as the nation's first-team All-American quarterback by the Football Writers Association of America. All he got for the three pairs of muddy feet in his car were some "Thank you's." "I've never met anyone like him, but that's what makes him special," senior linebacker Justin Smith said. "Once you get to know him, you'll know you'll never meet anyone like him."

Senior brings versatility, drive

By Matt Pera · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 1:10 a.m.

Fifth-year senior midfielder Tyler Hawley has seen it all before. In his four years as an active member of the team, he has helped the men's soccer team win three Big Ten and two National Championships and has been to four final fours.

Hoosiers up to challenge

By Brian Longly · Thursday, Nov. 29,2001 1:08 a.m.

Chapel Hill, N.C. -- Coming into Wednesday nights game at the Dean E. Smith Center, the story of the season for these two teams were three pointers. For North Carolina, it was a season of poor three point shooting, making merely 22.2 percent. The Hoosiers first four games resulted in a 45.6 perccent shooting percentage from beyond the arc. This game was no different, as the Hoosiers used the three pointer to their advantage to win 79-66 in this ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup.

Up for the challenge

By Jason Recker · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2001 12:56 a.m.

North Carolina's men's basketball program sits at No. 2 in all-time victories. IU is ninth. The Tar Heels and Hoosiers are two of the most hallowed programs in the nation, yet when the two meet today at 9 p.m. at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., neither team will be ranked. In fact, North Carolina, which began the season ranked 19th, hasn't won either of its games this season, and IU dropped out of its No. 20 slot after losing to Marquette last week at the Great Alaska Shootout.

Diver continues on road to success

By Colin Nowling · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2001 12:55 a.m.

Usually choosing a college is one of the toughest choices for an athlete to make, but the decision to come to IU was an easy one for sophomore diver Cassandra Cardinell.

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