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Cutters, Wing It Cycling take final practice race before Little 500

By Trent Stutzman · Tuesday, April 10,2012 11:44 p.m.

The Cutters are slowly but surely gaining momentum for April 21’s Little 500.

Zeller, Watford to return for 2012 season

By Kevin Bowen · Tuesday, April 10,2012 9:54 a.m.

Per an IU Athletics press release, freshman forward Cody Zeller and junior forward Christian Watford are staying at IU for next season instead of going to the NBA.

Tough conference opponents spoil return home

By Robby Howard · Monday, April 9,2012 10:04 p.m.

The No. 20 Hoosiers were swept in the Big Ten Double Dual on Saturday, losing to Minnesota 46-23 in the morning with the exact same result coming in the afternoon against No. 12 Wisconsin at Lake Lemon in Riddle Point Park northeast of Bloomington.

Hoosiers sweep weekend against Iowa, Nebraska, in dramatic fashion

By Ben Simmons · Monday, April 9,2012 10:02 p.m.

IU eased to a 6-1 defeat of Iowa on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa, and then defeated Nebraska 4-3 to improve to 16-7 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten.

With new focus, offensive coordinator, IU turns focus to passing game

By Alex McCarthy · Monday, April 9,2012 9:57 p.m.

After a season in which the Hoosiers ran well against Big Ten opposition, the Hoosiers are preparing to improve in the passing game with the help of new Offensive Coordinator Seth Littrell.

Former IU diver, Olympic medalist dies at 43

Monday, April 9,2012 4:31 p.m.

IU diving legend Mark Lenzi has died at the age of 43. A 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 3-meter, Lenzi was hospitalized in critical condition March 28 for fainting spells and a dangerously low blood pressure of 78/48, according to Fredericksburg.com. He was unable to survive and passed away Monday morning.

Historically dominant Fiji looks to return to top spot

By Charles Scudder · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:40 p.m.

Along a wall, there are framed photos of Fiji brothers holding up the Borg-Warner Trophy after winning the race in 1956, 1965, 1967, 1975, 1987 and 1995. There’s one empty frame on the wall with a piece of paper taped up that reads, “RESERVED FOR 2012.”

New generation of Cutters ready to continue winning

By Michael Majchrowicz · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:40 p.m.

The Cutters are seeking their sixth consecutive victory in this year’s Little 500 race. The riders became the first team to win five consecutive titles with a victory in the 2011 race.

Hoosiers fall in Big Ten series for 1st time this season

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:37 p.m.

After Illinois dropped the opener, the Fighting Illini rallied, winning 11-6 Sunday and the series 2-1. It was the Hoosiers’ first series loss in Big Ten play.

Hoosiers split matches against ranked Iowa, Nebraska

By Evan Hoopfer · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:26 p.m.

For the second straight weekend, No. 45 Indiana split two matches against ranked competition at home. The Hoosiers started the weekend taking on No. 72 Iowa. IU denied Iowa its first road win of the season, as it defeated the Hawkeyes 6-1.

Track teams exceed at Florida Relays, Stanford Invitational

Sunday, April 8,2012 9:22 p.m.

The Indiana Hoosier track and field squads continued to succeed on a weekly basis, as the Hoosiers competed in both the Florida Relays and the Stanford Invitational.

Hoosiers halt Purdue winning streak

Sunday, April 8,2012 9:20 p.m.

In three games, the Hoosiers finished 2-1 against the Boilermakers who — prior to this weekend — were undefeated in Big Ten play.

In-state battle with Butler ends in scoreless tie

Sunday, April 8,2012 9:18 p.m.

After its first two games resulted in a combined 13 goals, the IU men’s soccer team played in-state rival Butler to a 0-0 tie after 90 minutes of play Friday night on Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

IU golfers take advantage of match at home, finish 3rd at NYX Hoosier Invitational

By Abby Liebenthal · Sunday, April 8,2012 9:17 p.m.

At its first stroke play event of the season, the IU men's golf team placed third with a one-over-par 853. Northwestern finished victorious with an 11-under-par 841 at the 54-hole stroke play tournament Saturday and Sunday. The Hoosiers trailed by one stroke to second-place IU-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Hoosiers defend home court against Huskers, Hawkeyes

By Evan Hoopfer · Thursday, April 5,2012 10:41 p.m.

On Saturday, the team will face off against No. 72 Iowa, and Sunday the cream and crimson will do battle with No. 17 Nebraska. Both matches start at 11 a.m. at the IU Tennis Center.

Team splits, heads to Florida Relays, Stanford Invitational

Thursday, April 5,2012 10:34 p.m.

The weekend will be a split-squad affair, with select groups of athletes heading to the Florida Relays in Gainesville, Fla., and the Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif.

Golfers return home for Hoosier Invitational to take on numerous competitors

By Abby Liebenthal · Thursday, April 5,2012 10:32 p.m.

Returning to familiar territory after two events on the road, the squad will be the home team for the NYX Hoosier Invitational at the IU Golf Course.

Hoosiers face duo of Big Ten opponents to get back on track

By Ben Simmons · Thursday, April 5,2012 10:28 p.m.

Unlike last weekend, the Hoosiers will have the benefit of a day’s rest between contests — not to mention an extra hour of preparation thanks to the time change. Central Time will play host to both matches, which are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Sunday, respectively.

Young duo of pitchers adjusts to Big Ten pressures as matchup with Purdue looms

By Justin Shockey · Thursday, April 5,2012 10:24 p.m.

The Hoosiers (17-17, 2-4) look to assert the 1-2 punch between freshman pitcher Lora Olson and sophomore pitcher Meaghan Murphy this weekend during their matchup with in-state rival Purdue (23-9, 6-0).

IU baseball looks to avenge season-ending loss to Illini

By Micah McVicker · Thursday, April 5,2012 10:22 p.m.

For the first time in 11 months, the Hoosiers will play the team that ended their season last year when they play the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.

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