sports

Men's Soccer

Former IU defender Nick Garcia tried to energize IU in practice

Friday, Nov. 6

Nick Garcia has raised two national trophies above his head during his time as an IU player. But he spent time on the pitch Wednesday and Thursday with a team that is struggling to grasp a berth to the NCAA tournament.

Football

Senior safety, former walk-on gets his chance to shine

Friday, Nov. 6

On the Thursday afternoon before IU’s matchup against Illinois, senior safety Collin Taylor ran out onto the practice field as he normally does. Except this time, he heard the voice of IU co-defensive coordinator Joe Palcic yell to him.

Football

Adrian Burks hopes to play a convincing starter

Friday, Nov. 6

Before Adrian Burks could put on the pads as a starting cornerback, he had to put on a dress.

IU Athletics

Everyone loses in Knight’s absence

Friday, Nov. 6

This was the chance to make everything right. Instead, Texas Tech’s former coach – a title he likely prefers – declined IU’s olive branch last week, choosing to skip his own IU Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame induction in fear of causing a media commotion and stealing the spotlight from this year’s other inductees.

Women's Basketball

Hoosiers survive Grand Valley State in 80-70 win

Friday, Nov. 6

After an easy 54-point win Sunday, the Hoosiers had to survive against a pesky Grand Valley State squad Thursday.

Volleyball

IU to face No. 12 Minnesota on Friday

Thursday, Nov. 5

The IU volleyball team had little time to dwell on its disappointing home loss to Purdue on Wednesday.

Clubs & Intramurals

Ice hockey team faces biggest rival

Friday, Nov. 6

IU’s rivalry with Kentucky will be in full swing at 9:15 p.m. Friday – this time, on the ice in the Frank Southern Ice Arena.

Women's Tennis

Hoosiers close out fall season this weekend

Thursday, Nov. 5

With out-of-season time approaching, the women’s tennis team travels to Kalamazoo, Mich., this weekend for the Western Michigan University Super Challenge.

Football

Wisconsin’s 250-pound RB leads team against an injured IU defense

Friday, Nov. 6

John Clay, the big, bruising 248-pound Badger running back who anchors the Wisconsin offense, averages 104.9 rushing yards per game and has scored 10 touchdowns – four more than any other running back in the Big Ten.

Men's Basketball

NCAA clears Bawa Muniru to play in 2009-10 season

Friday, Nov. 6

After months of waiting by IU coach Tom Crean and the IU compliance office, freshman center Bawa Muniru was cleared to play in the 2009-10 season Thursday.