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39 teams vie for 33 spots in men's race

By Guy Cipriano · Friday, March 23,2001 12:16 a.m.

Waiting to qualify for the Little 500 is a nerve-wrecking experience for many first-year riders. For some veterans, qualifying is a formality. But during Saturday's qualifying round at Bill Armstrong Stadium, many of the 39 men's teams will feel a little uneasy.

Freshman catcher finds himself in critical role

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, March 23,2001 12:13 a.m.

Freshman catcher Josh Romero's father always taught him to be a winner, even if his son wasn't following in his footsteps. But it was his babysitter's husband and son that brought Romero to the game he has grown to love.

Big Ten not powerhouse in baseball

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, March 23,2001 12:11 a.m.

With two No. 1 seeds in the NCAA men's basketball tournament and numerous football teams representing the conference in bowls across the country, the Big Ten is considered a national powerhouse in the two major revenue sports. The same can't be said for the conference's standing when it comes to America's pastime.

McMahon's high hopes

By Eric Talbot · Thursday, March 22,2001 12:11 a.m.

I wanted to see football in the spring. I wanted something to watch before I went out Saturday nights. I wanted to pick a favorite team and talk trash to my buddies.

Team seeks redemption

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 22,2001 12:09 a.m.

The Hoosier softball squad will face Indiana State at 3 p.m. this afternoon with much to prove. After dropping both games in their home-opening doubleheader Tuesday, the Hoosiers will be looking for some redemption against the Sycamores (8-15).

Hockey trades create winners, losers

By Michael Sherman · Thursday, March 22,2001 12:08 a.m.

March 13 marked the last day NHL teams could beef up their roster before the playoffs. Surprisingly quiet were the freewheeling New York Islanders and Rangers, who decided to build around the youth already in their systems. Without further adieu, here are the winners and losers of the NHL trading season:

Variety rules in Sweet 16

By Benjy Ekhaus · Thursday, March 22,2001 12:03 a.m.

Every year, after two rounds of the college basketball tournament, people look for a theme. Did upsets prevail? Was there a myriad of buzzer-beaters? Is this the most exciting tournament ever?

2 team members honored as All-Americans

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 21,2001 11:59 p.m.

For the first time in five years, IU has produced two All-American wrestlers in the same season. Senior Kevin Stanley and junior Viktor Sveda were the recipients of the honor, having finished sixth and third, respectively, at the 2001 NCAA Wrestling Championship March 15-17 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Team extends winning streak

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 21,2001 11:58 p.m.

With Wednesday's win against in-state foe Valparaiso, the baseball team accomplished a goal: enter the Big Ten season on a five-game winning streak.

Swim coach to move on

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 21,2001 11:57 p.m.

On paper, it might look like a step down, moving from a Big Ten rising power to a tiny Division III college in Kenosha, Wisc. But for Greg Earhart, it's the opportunity he's been waiting for.

Practice features changes

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, March 21,2001 11:56 p.m.

Claps and cheers could be heard from the football practice fields north of Memorial Stadium Wednesday afternoon as spring football got under way. For a team that has had a losing record for four consecutive seasons, it was an optimistic bunch that ran drills for three hours.

Davis relieved to stay

Wednesday, March 21,2001 11:55 p.m.

Mike Davis was named IU's permanent men's basketball coach in a press conference Wednesday afternoon. But his fate was decided March 19. In a two and a half hour meeting Monday, a seven-member selection committee, led by Vice President for Administration Terry Clapacs, elected to retain Davis and remove the interim tag from his title.

IU ready for Valpo, sweeps Taylor

By Ryan Gunterman · Tuesday, March 20,2001 11:50 p.m.

The baseball team won its fourth consecutive game with a doubleheader sweep of in-state foe Taylor Tuesday. IU (13-7-1) smacked 14 hits on its way to a 12-3 victory in Game 1, then jumped on the Tigers early in Game 2 to win 8-2.

Spring practice begins today

Tuesday, March 20,2001 11:48 p.m.

After a disappointing 3-8 season in 2000, the football team looks to begin a rebound today when it starts spring practice at 3:30 p.m.

IU starts season slowly with spring break contests

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 19,2001 11:38 p.m.

The men's golf team started its spring season by finishing 12th in the El Diablo Intercollegiate and eighth in the Big Red Classic during spring break.

Team ready for opener

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 19,2001 11:37 p.m.

Two teams heading in opposite directions will do battle 1 p.m. today at the IU Softball Field. Evansville (16-6) will try to keep its momentum going while IU is looking to get some going of its own.

Hoosiers begin 13-game homestand

By Ryan Gunterman · Monday, March 19,2001 11:36 p.m.

If you ask baseball coach Bob Morgan about the Hoosiers' opponents this week, he might start talking about this weekend's series with Penn State, which kicks off the Big Ten regular season.

Heartbreak shot stops IU

Sunday, March 18,2001 10:59 p.m.

The women's basketball team was defeated by a big three Saturday in the second round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament.

3 Hoosiers named as All-Americans

Sunday, March 18,2001 10:51 p.m.

Three members of the women's track and field team earned All-American honors at the NCAA indoor championships March 9-10 in Fayetteville, Ark. IU tied for 14th with Southern Methodist and Louisiana State in team standings, the Hoosiers' highest finish in 11 years.

Junior vaulter honored

Sunday, March 18,2001 10:49 p.m.

Dino Efthimiou vaulted into the IU men's track and field record books March 8 at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

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