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Hoosiers face biggest test of season

By Amanda Schmitt · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:12 a.m.

The men's rugby team is ready for Ohio State University.

Around the Game

Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:10 a.m.

Last year, the women's swimming and diving team edged out Illinois for sixth place at Big Ten championships. The Hoosiers look to continue their winning streak against the Fighting Illini in a dual meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center.

Hoosiers to play in regional tournament

By Benjy Ekhaus · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:03 a.m.

Seven players from the men's tennis team will get their final fall tournament action beginning today and continuing through Monday in Madison, Wis., at the Region IV ITA tournament. The event features 128 singles players and 64 doubles teams from 29 schools, including top players from the area.

Confident team enters into 1st home game against Wildcats

By Brett Wallace · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:57 a.m.

The hockey team faces off against the University of Kentucky in a split series this weekend. The Hoosiers welcome the Wildcats to the Frank Southern Center, 1965 S. Henderson St., for the team's first home game of the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kentucky hosts IU at the Lexington Ice Center Saturday.

Team hopes to turn around record

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:55 a.m.

When the volleyball team takes the court this weekend to battle Michigan and Michigan State it will be the beginning of the Hoosiers second chance at success. This weekend marks the second half of the Big Ten season.

Rowers look forward to Head of Elk regatta

By Ryan Lengerich · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:52 a.m.

Many coaches will tell their teams to approach each race like it's the most important race of the season. For crew, this weekend's Head of the Elk regatta is the most important race of the season.

Seniors attribute personal success to determination

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:50 a.m.

Sunday's game marks the final time Wendy Graves, Chrissy Heubi, Jena Kluska and Kendal Willis will step onto the soccer field as Indiana Hoosiers. Each senior has stated their disappointment in this year's season because of their losing record and failure to reach the Big Ten tournament, but no one has been disappointed in their time as a Hoosier.

Team finishes season at home

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:48 a.m.

The women's soccer team finishes up the 2000 season at home against cross-state rival Kentucky Sunday afternoon.

Men's team aims for Big Ten title

By Mary Warren · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:47 a.m.

It's crunch time for both the men's and women's cross country teams while in Madison, Wis., and this weekend's Big Ten Championship could make or break either team. Although this will be the smallest number of teams the Hoosiers have competed against in more than a month, the teams they do encounter will be nationally-ranked. The No. 24 men's team dreams of only the best -- first place. IU has not won a Big Ten championship since 1980, but this year's Hoosiers are confident they have what it takes.

Women's crew captain holds team together

By Ryan Lengerich · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 2:14 a.m.

In the sport of rowing, the boat can only move as fast as the weakest person allows it to go. Leading by example, Katy Ostertag, captain of the rowing team, has made sure the weakest person is as strong as possible.

Goalie glad to be back in Indiana

By Brett Wallace · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 12:56 a.m.

Charlie Pulley is the only transfer goalie for the hockey team, fighting for playing time against three seasoned Hoosier veterans. He is the only sophomore competing against three seniors. He also started the Hoosiers' first game this season.

Standout's career winding down

By Jason Recker · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 12:52 a.m.

Senior outside hitter Amanda Welter is an imposing figure. At 6-foot-3, with sturdy shoulders and a hammer for an arm, she is big. But she's also good. Her statistics reflect her physical stature: 1,022 career kills, a .273 career hitting percentage and back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament.

Women's soccer team to face challenges at nonconference game

By Ryan Gunterman · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 12:48 a.m.

The women's soccer team is hoping to end the season strong as it heads into its second-to-last match Thursday against nonconference foe Cincinnati.

Running back returns to mix

By Dan Cortez · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 12:44 a.m.

Saturday, Levron Williams wanted to make a statement. The Hoosiers' junior running back was returning from nagging injuries that limited his play in the previous two games. In the third quarter of the Hoosiers' 51-43 win against then-No. 22 Minnesota, Williams got his chance. With his team trailing 29-24 toward the end of the third quarter, Williams took a pitch from junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El and scampered 36 yards down the sideline for his second touchdown of the game.

Former soccer star finds success in professional league

By Sarah Trotto · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 2:15 a.m.

Nick Garcia misses the color of changing leaves in autumn, Malibu Grill and eating "Big Ten" pizza specials in Bloomington. He left behind his senior year at IU to play professional soccer, two years from earning a legal studies degree.

Randle El honored as player of week

By Guy Cipriano · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 2:14 a.m.

Junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El reached a few milestones earlier this season, and this week he's receiving another award for his already stuffed trophy case. Tuesday, for the fifth time in 29 games, Randle El was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week. Monday, he received national player of the week honors from CNN/SI. He was also one of two players mentioned as a Heisman candidate "on fire" in Monday's USA Today.

Randle El continues to impress

By Guy Cipriano · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 1:42 a.m.

Defensive tackle Paul Mandina, a fifth-year senior, has witnessed many players passing through the IU football program since he arrived in Bloomington, but none like junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El.

Sophomore outside hitter keeps positive attitude despite loss

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 1:34 a.m.

The volleyball team is on a two-game losing streak after dropping matches to conference foes Penn State and Ohio State. The Hoosiers (12-8, 3-7 in conference play) are tied for seventh in the Big Ten with Michigan, heading into a game with Michigan State Friday.

Junior goalkeeper receives Big Ten player of week award

By Nick Bowton · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 1:25 a.m.

Colin Rogers hadn't started a game in his collegiate soccer career until four weeks ago. Since then, the IU junior goalkeeper has started and won seven consecutive games.

Hoosiers outskate Rockets

By Brett Wallace · Tuesday, Oct. 24,2000 1:17 a.m.

Although the Hoosier hockey team was defeated 8-0 in its season opener at Eastern Michigan University Thursday night, it bounced back to trounce Toledo University 12-0 Friday and 7-0 Saturday.

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