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IU suffers 2-1 defeat to Wolverines, early exit from Big Ten Tournament

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Nov. 2,2006 11:49 p.m.

The IU women's soccer team exited the Big Ten Tournament early Thursday night after losing to Michigan 2-1 at Jeffrey Field in University Park, Pa. The Hoosiers got on the board first with a goal in the 16th minute of play; however, the Wolverines rallied to overcome the deficit, spelling the end of IU's 2006 Big Ten season.

One-way ticket to the top

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Thursday, Nov. 2,2006 1:19 a.m.

Kellen Lewis never thought he'd put up such big numbers so soon. Coming into the season, the freshman quarterback was not even expecting to play. "When I came here, Blake was only a redshirt sophomore," Lewis said, referring to junior quarterback Blake Powers. "I envisioned having to wait in line and maybe junior year come in and take control of the offense. But eight touchdown passes in two home games? I definitely wasn't expecting that." Lewis didn't have to wait in line. In IU's second game of the season against Ball State, with Powers on the sidelines nursing a leg injury and senior Graeme McFarland knocked out with a shoulder injury, the Hoosiers turned to their third-string quarterback. And in his first collegiate game, Lewis did not disappoint. With his team down 23-7 at halftime, the redshirt freshman led IU all the way back from the deficit, throwing for 228 yards and a touchdown with 88 rushing yards and a rushing score.

Michigan State coach will not be back

By Tim Martin · Thursday, Nov. 2,2006 12:11 a.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- John L. Smith will not return next year as Michigan State's football coach but will complete the rest of this season.

Hoosiers finish up '06 season

By Ari Shifron · Thursday, Nov. 2,2006 12:10 a.m.

The IU women's golf team had one last task to complete Tuesday before ending its season: Compete in the Edwin Watts/Palmetto Intercollegiate tournament in Kiawah Island, S.C. Unfortunately for the Hoosiers, the team placed a season-low 11th in the 19-team field.

IU looks to find winning touch again in tournament

By John Wustrow · Thursday, Nov. 2,2006 12:09 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team was unstoppable Oct. 1. That day, the Hoosiers defeated Michigan 2-1 to win game 10 of a 13-game unbeaten streak. "I just think that overall as a team, we played really well that game, defensively and offensively," said freshman forward Kristin Arnold, who had a goal and an assist in the game. "We defended really well as a team, We were able to win the 50-50 balls in the midfield. I think that because of that, we had a lot more opportunities."

2006 Hoosiers lowest scoring in history of program at 1.6 goals netted per game

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2006 12:22 a.m.

As far as IU men's soccer coach Mike Freitag is concerned, scoring goals is the hardest thing to do in soccer. Apparently, this year it's a little tougher than others. The 2006 IU men's soccer team is the lowest scoring team in the 34 years of the Hoosier program. In the 18 games played thus far, IU has averaged 1.61 goals per game. At the same point last season, the team averaged 2.72 goals per game.

Hoosiers remain unbeaten with sweep of DePaul U.

By Mike Abrams · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2006 12:11 a.m.

The IU men's hockey team remained unbeaten last weekend with two wins against DePaul University. The Hoosiers improved their record to 4-0-2 with the wins in Chicago last Friday and Saturday. "Both games showed some challenges for the team, and I'm happy to see we overcame those challenges," senior forward Reed Schafer said. "We had all four lines play hard, and that is something we look for early in the season. In general, I'm happy about how the team played as a whole this weekend."

Club defeat of ranked opponent highlights 8-3 fall record

By Dallas Frey · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2006 12:10 a.m.

The IU club baseball team shut out regional powerhouse Illinois on Oct. 21, capturing not just its biggest win of the season but arguably the most important in the young club's brief history, club baseball founder and president Matt Ostrega said. Though it was an exhibition matchup, the 4-0 defeat of No. 11 Illinois marks the club's second victory over a National Club Baseball Association top-20 team in club baseball's two-year existence at IU. Team leaders said the win boosted the 8-3 club's confidence entering the winter training period before games resume in the spring.

Manning's play no longer wows Colts' coach Dungy

By Steve Herman · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2006 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning's wizardry is becoming so commonplace his coach no longer considers it especially noteworthy. Manning, the NFL's top-rated passer, has led Indianapolis to 21 victories in the past 23 regular-season games. The two losses came after the Colts had already clinched home-field advantage in the playoffs and coach Tony Dungy used mainly reserves late last season.

Media day's focus set on recruit

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 11:30 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Many basketball scouts consider North Central High School senior Eric Gordon the No. 1 guard in the nation. And that's the No. 1 reason Illinois coach Bruce Weber has had such a difficult time dealing with Gordon's decision to revoke his commitment to the Illini and instead commit to IU coach Kelvin Sampson and the Hoosiers.

Waiting is the hardest part: IU takes home Big Ten title

By Chris Engel · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 11:27 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team regained the Big Ten regular season championship Friday night by defeating Wisconsin 1-0. The cream and crimson finished third last season behind Penn State and Ohio State after nine consecutive seasons -- from 1996 to 2004 -- as outright or co-champions.

No 50,000? No big deal

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 6:24 p.m.

IU coach Terry Hoeppner didn't get 50,000 fans, but he got something much better.

Hoosiers earn 3 top-25 spots at Big Ten Championships Sunday

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 11:07 a.m.

In the company of powerhouse teams such as Wisconsin and Michigan, the IU cross country team entered this weekend's Big Ten Championship with senior Marcus Aguilar as its lone returning runner. Composed of mostly freshman and sophomores, the Hoosiers knew they couldn't count on experience, so they fell back on what they know best: patience.

Colts remain undefeated with 34-31 victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Eddie Pells · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:04 a.m.

DENVER -- Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne picked, poked and plowed their way through a Denver defense that was designed specifically to stop them.

IU takes seventh place, Gall tops Big Ten career with top-10 finish

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:03 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team had grand expectations of a top-three finish entering the Big Ten Championships on Sunday. By the end of the race, the Hoosiers' expressions told a different story.

Hoosier squads top Arizona State Saturday in home meets

By Brian Buckey · Monday, Oct. 30,2006 12:01 a.m.

The IU men's and women's swimming and diving teams hosted Northwestern on Friday and Arizona State University on Saturday at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The No. 12-ranked men's team was unable to defeat No. 8 Northwestern, falling 163.5-136.5. The Hoosiers rebounded with a victory over No. 19 Arizona State, 156-132.

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Hoosiers clinch Big Ten championship

By Michael Sanserino · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:26 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team clinched the Big Ten regular season championship with a 1-0 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday night. And on the team's senior night, it was a freshman who was the hero.

Who are these guys?

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:24 p.m.

In the two years I have covered IU football, I have never seen a Hoosier team like the one that played Saturday. I have never seen a Hoosier quarterback look so comfortable or an offensive line look so impenetrable. I have never seen a Hoosier defense dominate for four quarters. Perhaps due in part to IU coach Terry Hoeppner's declaration, in part to the homecoming weekend and in part to the Hoosiers' handling of Michigan State on Saturday, I have never seen a Memorial Stadium crowd so loud.

Brass-kicking

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Sunday, Oct. 29,2006 11:21 p.m.

Freshman defensive end Jammie Kirlew never had so much fun spitting. After IU's 46-21 win Saturday against Michigan State, Kirlew and his teammates celebrated by passing around the Old Brass Spittoon -- the trophy that has been awarded to the winner between IU and Michigan State since 1950.

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