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Beatty leads Phi Delta Theta

By Guy Cipriano · Wednesday, April 18,2001 3:11 p.m.

A team with two of the top riders, a team that could be a darkhorse and a team that surprised many observers with its qualifying attempt will start from Row 2.

Chi Phi eager to race after 2000 suspension

By Sarah Trotto · Wednesday, April 18,2001 3:10 p.m.

In the men's Row 3, Chi Phi looks for redemption after not being allowed to race last year. Dodds returns half of its 10th-place team, and Cinzano plans to take advantage of its cycling and mountain biking skills.

Defending champs reload, ready for race

By Sarah Trotto · Wednesday, April 18,2001 3:09 p.m.

Defending women's champions Kappa Alpha Theta fill out Row 3 along with all-rookie team Single Speed Sprinters and up-and-coming Kappa Delta. The Thetas and Kappa Delta have returned half of their riders, while the Sprinters hope to surprise people.

Balance crucial for women on race day

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, April 18,2001 3:07 p.m.

A mix of talent and youth makes up Row 4. Each team is almost even in the experience range, but it's going to be the depth each team shows that is going to win out.

Former Theta Chi team sits 11th

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, April 18,2001 3:06 p.m.

For the teams in Row 4, the road to the Little 500 race has been a bumpy one. But the only thing that has persevered is the confidence the teams have in themselves.

Around The Game

Wednesday, April 18,2001 1:24 a.m.

IU to battle Butler in spring contest The women's soccer team hasn't allowed a goal in 450 minutes this spring season, winning all five of its games.

University draws players from New York, New Jersey area

By Greg Jenkins · Wednesday, April 18,2001 1:20 a.m.

New York, New Jersey and Bloomington. At first glance, the only comparison that can be drawn is rough traffic conditions. But a closer look shows four members of the men's tennis team, all natives of the New York-New Jersey area

Hoosier contributes to 2 sports

By Ryan Gunterman · Wednesday, April 18,2001 1:17 a.m.

Lifting weights on his day off, junior first baseman Gibran Hamdan sticks out from his teammates on the baseball team. It's not because he's 6-foot-5, 225 pounds. It's because he's the only player wearing football pants.

Hoosiers get break from Big Ten play

By Ryan Gunterman · Wednesday, April 18,2001 1:15 a.m.

The IU baseball team gets a break from Big Ten competition as it travels to Miami (Ohio) to take on the RedHawks in a mid-week game Wednesday in Oxford, Ohio. The Hoosiers are coming off a one-for-four weekend against Northwestern. Miami is fresh off a four-game sweep of Mid-American Conference rival Buffalo, improving its record to 19-17. The RedHawks also have victories against Kentucky and Cincinnati.

All-greek row mixes returning riders with rookies

By Ryan Lengerich · Tuesday, April 17,2001 2:12 a.m.

The all-greek Row 5 features teams with a mixture of returning riders and rookies. Delta Tau Delta is the favorite to emerge out of this group, but a confident Sigma Nu team could slide to the top. Kappa Sigma has a third-year rider to share his experience with a young team.

Teams cite determination as key to victory

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Tuesday, April 17,2001 2:10 a.m.

The middle of the pack for the women's Little 500 could contain this year's champion if track conditions improve and luck is on someone's side. Even though Alpha Omicron Pi, Con Fuoco and Alpha Phi have not been powerhouses recently, these teams say not to be surprised if determination drives them past the favorites.

Hoosiers topple Ohio State, fall to Penn State

Tuesday, April 17,2001 2:08 a.m.

Easter Sunday wasn't kind to the women's tennis team. The Hoosiers defeated No. 27 Ohio State 5-2 in Columbus, Ohio, Friday -- giving Ohio State its first conference loss of the season. But the Hoosiers couldn't sweep the weekend series, losing to Penn State 4-3 Sunday.

Hoosiers slip past Penn State 4-3

Monday, April 16,2001 2:15 a.m.

The Hoosiers returned to their winning ways Sunday afternoon as the men's tennis team topped Penn State 4-3 in the seniors' final home match. With two Big Ten matches remaining in the regular season, the Hoosiers are 12-6 overall, 4-4 in the conference.

Wrestling coaches place in nationals

Monday, April 16,2001 2:14 a.m.

Assistant wrestling coach Charles Burton finished second at the U.S. National Championships Saturday. Other members of the Hoosiers' coaching staff, Pat Cassidy and Mike Mena, finished fifth and sixth, respectively.

Hoosiers gain high rankings at Sea Ray Relay events

Monday, April 16,2001 2:13 a.m.

After the first day of competition at the Sea Ray Relays, IU showed why it was ranked sixth on the Team Power Rankings.

Pacers' O'Neal, Bill Russell make plans

By Hank Lowenkron · Monday, April 16,2001 2:12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine O'Neal's summer plans are being revised, thanks to an invitation the Indiana Pacers' star received from Hall of Fame member Bill Russell. The former Boston Celtics star and coach, a sideline spectator at Friday night's game between Boston and the Pacers, took time to chat with O'Neal at halftime.

Hoosier novice team wins 1 race at Indiana Cup

Monday, April 16,2001 2:09 a.m.

With competition increasing, the rowing team managed one win at Saturday's Indiana Cup.

Hoosiers excel at Sea Ray Relay meet

Monday, April 16,2001 2:08 a.m.

In a meet featuring athletes from 117 different teams, the men's track team finished strong and maintained its momentum. IU finished with 13 Top 10 performances in 12 events and one first-place finish at the Sea Ray Relays this weekend in Knoxville, Tenn. The Hoosiers finished in the top five in three events.

IU, Purdue rivalry heats up

Monday, April 16,2001 2:07 a.m.

A new chapter has been added to the IU-Purdue basketball rivalry. With conference schedules condensing meetings between the teams from twice to once, the schools have added non-conference dates to extend the competition.

IU falls to 3-12 in Big Ten play after Northwestern series

Monday, April 16,2001 2:02 a.m.

The Hoosiers took a trip to Evanston, Ill., to face Northwestern Easter weekend. The Hoosiers lost three of four and came back with a below .500 record overall, falling to 3-12 in conference play.

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