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IU opens Big Ten home slate with No. 2 Michigan

By Aaron Siegal-Eisman · Wednesday, April 7,2010 9:31 p.m.

The Hoosiers have their toughest competition of the season when they face the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines in its Big Ten home opener.

Loss doesn’t deter Butler celebration

Tuesday, April 6,2010 11:32 p.m.

The only thing missing was a championship trophy. Less than 24 hours after Gordon Hayward’s buzzer-beating shot bounced off the rim, Butler and its fans — new and old — partied inside Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday as if the Bulldogs had won the national title.

Hoosier bats come alive in 12-6 win against BSU

By Pat Hickey · Tuesday, April 6,2010 11:13 p.m.

Battling 25 to 30 mph gusts of wind that were blowing out to center field all day, the Hoosiers (14-13) offensive attack was not as powerful as Sunday’s, but they did hit five home runs in a 12-6 victory against Ball State (11-16) on Tuesday.

IU senior Alex Martin taking charge of young Hoosiers

By Kevin Bowen · Tuesday, April 6,2010 11:12 p.m.

When IU men’s golf coach Mike Mayer began searching for his 2006 recruiting class, senior Alex Martin, a Middletown, Ohio, native was a top priority. An accomplished junior golfer on and off the course, Martin’s hometown is a little less than three hours away from Bloomington and seemed like the perfect fit to pursue his career as a student athlete. However, the first step in the recruiting process took Mayer across the country to watch a young golfer who would blossom into an All-Big Ten player and a mainstay in the Hoosiers lineup all four years.

Duke’s ‘big 3’ combine for 47 points

By Joedy McCreary · Tuesday, April 6,2010 1:22 a.m.

Duke’s “Big Three” weren’t going to be denied the championship they so desperately craved. The Blue Devils held on to beat Butler 61-59 Monday night for their first national title since 2001, and once again, their three stars did most of the heavy lifting.

Despite second-half struggles, Butler had chances to win 1st national title

By Sean Morrison · Tuesday, April 6,2010 1:20 a.m.

As Butler’s sophomore forward Gordon Hayward walked away from the scene behind him, Duke players diving on top of each other in a pile just feet from where he missed a last-second shot, he knew his team’s historic Final Four run was over.Of course, a 61-59 loss for his Bulldogs was not the way he’d wanted it to end. “I hate losing,” Hayward said. “It’s one of the worst feelings that I have — losing. When I look back on it, I think it’s going to motivate me.”

If NCAA becomes a business, athletes should get a cut

By Frank Therber · Tuesday, April 6,2010 1:11 a.m.

The 2010 NCAA Tournament will be remembered for one thing: defying the odds. From the Butler Bulldogs’ magical run to Indianapolis to Northern Iowa finishing off overall No. 1 seed Kansas, it was the year that showed it can be done without agents, zillion-dollar facilities or endless budgets.

IU welcomes Ball State for Big Ten break

By Pat Hickey · Tuesday, April 6,2010 1:09 a.m.

Two days removed from driving in 26 runs to avoid a Michigan sweep and open the Big Ten last weekend, the Hoosiers (13-13) look to keep the offense rolling in a 3 p.m. matchup at Sembower Field against in-state rival Ball State Cardinals (11-15).

Football student section to become ‘The Quarry’

Monday, April 5,2010 12:21 a.m.

For the second-straight season, the IU Athletics Department is asking Hoosier football fans to design a T-shirt for the Memorial Stadium student section. This year, though, they have an official name to work with.

Top Notre Dame recruit dies from fall off Fla. hotel balcony

Monday, April 5,2010 12:19 a.m.

CINCINNATI — A 17-year-old Notre Dame football recruit was killed in a fall from a fifth-floor hotel balcony during his senior-year spring break in Florida, authorities said Saturday.

IU avoids sweep with explosion at plate

By Pat Hickey · Monday, April 5,2010 12:18 a.m.

Hoosier fans at Sembower Field saw a little bit of everything in the Big Ten Conference Opener this weekend.

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Senior center, fan favorite Tijan Jobe going back home

By Sean Morrison · Monday, April 5,2010 12:10 a.m.

In 2004, Tijan Jobe came to the United States to play basketball, leaving behind his family in pursuit of his dream.

Big name, big stage doesn’t faze Stevens

Monday, April 5,2010 12:08 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s safe to say that Butler head coach Brad Stevens doesn’t represent the stereotypical NCAA championship game coach.

After injuries, Duke’s Zoubek playing with purpose

Monday, April 5,2010 12:05 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — At 7 feet 1 inches tall and with a wide frame capable of backing down any player in the nation, Duke senior center Brian Zoubek comes across as a tough person. But on Sunday afternoon, the Haddonfield, N.J., native explained how the journey to this point in his career — a starter and major contributor to a team in the NCAA Championship game — has been a long, emotional struggle.

Butler faithful packed Hinkle for Final Four madness

By Drew Allen · Sunday, April 4,2010 11:27 p.m.

“You’ve been waiting forever to play in this game! Who’s gonna win tonight?” “WE ARE!” “Are you a Bulldog?” “Hell yeah, Butler!”

There are more media members at the Final Four, but not from print

By Zina Kumok · Sunday, April 4,2010 4:39 p.m.

The financial strains of the newspaper industry have led to a noticeable decline in print reporters attending this year’s Final Four, according to several veteran basketball writers — a trend that also was seen at last fall’s World Series, this year’s Super Bowl and February’s Winter Olympic Games.

Notre Dame recruit dies from drunken fall

By Joe Kay · Sunday, April 4,2010 3:18 p.m.

A “drunk and belligerent” 17-year-old Notre Dame football recruit was killed in a fall from a fifth-floor hotel balcony during his senior-year spring break in Florida, authorities said Saturday.

Indy having no problem choosing between Duke and Butler

Sunday, April 4,2010 12:18 p.m.

While there aren’t many guarantees for Monday night, there are some good bets. One is that Butler fans will likely outnumber Duke fans exponentially, setting up an even fiercer home-court advantage than the one the hometown Bulldogs enjoyed Saturday.

From prolific scorers to bench leaders, seniors leave final mark in Indianapolis

Friday, April 2,2010 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — As a senior, Butler’s Nick Rodgers scored six of the team’s 2,374 points. He made one start for the Bulldogs and averages 1.2 minutes per game. And although this walk-on guard from Noblesville, Ind. has grabbed no rebounds this year and hasn’t attempted a free throw, Bulldogs starter Ronald Nored said Rodgers is just as much a part of the team’s historic Final Four run as anyone else.

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