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Wednesday, April 24
The Indiana Daily Student

Water Polo



women's water polo

Freshmen play key role amongst seniors

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Given the cumulative experience of the IU water polo team, one might think that it is a win-now team. The 2011 team returned six starters. Four of the team’s seven seniors have combined for 394 goals and 290 starts as Hoosiers entering the season.





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Wolverines slash the Hoosiers’ defense

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In a game in which the No. 12 Hoosiers controlled the action for most of the time and neither team held a lead of more than three points, four defensive lapses cost IU an opportunity to defeat rival Michigan for the first time in the seniors’ career.





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Success based on defense

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The IU water polo team’s five-game winning streak is predicated largely on defense, as the Hoosiers have allowed 4.8 goals per game in their past five matches. They look to take their strong defense into this weekend’s Aztec Invitational in San Diego.


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IU builds momentum in New Jersey

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The No. 17 IU water polo squad (7-8) took care of business during the weekend in Princeton, N.J., earning its first weekend sweep of the season.




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Hoosiers’ schedule can be deceiving

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The Hoosiers will take their battle-tested record out west to Santa Clara, Calif., this weekend where they will take on Pacific, Cal State-Monterey Bay and Santa Clara.


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California Blues

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When a team starts a season 2-7, there is normally reason to worry. The IU water polo team has begun its 2011 season with such a record, going 1-3 on each weekend of its young season.