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SEC's South Carolina crowned NIT champs

NEW YORK -- South Carolina certainly didn't begin the season hoping to repeat as NIT champions.

Pacer fans say last goodbye to Reggie

INDIANAPOLIS -- The chant of "Reg-gie! Reg-gie!" filled Conseco Fieldhouse one more time.

Hoosiers continue Big Ten quest after upset win

Topping their first nationally-ranked opponent of the season could not have come at a better time for IU men's tennis.

IU track teams begin outdoor seasons

IU women's track took a hiatus that separated the indoor and outdoor seasons, but the Hoosiers are now back to business, preparing for a long outdoor track season.

Miss-N-Out to offer 2nd pre-race competition

After taking the top place at the Individual Time Trials, Alpha Tau Omega rider Hans Arnesen and Kappa Kappa Gamma rider Jess Sapp head into Saturday's Miss-N-Out among the favorites to win the second Little 500 series event of the season. Arnesen and Bella Veloce rider Abby Cooper both look to defend their title against a deep and strong field of riders.

Hoosiers continue road trip with conference series

The IU baseball team has worked toward one thing since the beginning of practice in February -- Big Ten play. All that work culminates today with the conference opener, the first contest of a four-game weekend series against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. The Hoosiers (7-11) begin conference play as part of 12 straight road games. IU has used its nonconference schedule as a sort of spring training in an attempt to iron out any problems before conference play begins.

George Mason looks to make history

INDIANAPOLIS -- In a small college gym about five minutes from where he grew up, backup guard Jordan Carter sweated through practice, the next step on the road to a place he never imagined he would reach.

Inside the press conference: new coach addresses past issues

IU men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson spoke at the press conference about recruiting violations at the University of Oklahoma and graduation rates.

Kelvin Sampson decided to come to IU less than 24 hours after being contacted, but he has long given the job thought. In theory, at least. The newly appointed IU coach was guided by the advice of an old Civil War hero -- General William "Tecumseh" Sherman, whom he often references. "He's always talking about, it's from war general Sherman: 'Life's not about security. It's about opportunity,'" said Kellen Sampson, his 20-year-old son. "He could have stayed at Oklahoma and finished a very nice career, but this is an opportunity to live every dream imaginable for him." Kelvin Sampson left the University of Oklahoma looking fairly secure. The winningest coach in Big 12 and school history, his 72 percent winning average took a backseat to OU's championship-caliber football teams. His Sooner squads made the NCAA Tournament in 11 of his 12 seasons with the team -- but that for him was part of the problem.

Arnesen captures ITT

After setting the record at Individual Time Trials last year, Alpha Tau Omega rider Hans Arnesen failed to complete a quarter of a lap before his chain broke in the first spring series event of the season. Clearly disgusted with his bike, Arnesen slammed his Schwinn into the outer fence of Bill Armstrong Stadium as his fellow riders completed their trial. When Arnesen took the track two hours later, neither his chain nor the other riders would deny the senior his second ITT title in a row. Arnesen's time of 2 minutes, 17.7 seconds edged out Cutter rider Alex Bishop's time of 2:20.7 for first place.

Hoosiers drop final Big Ten tune up

INDIANAPOLIS -- The IU baseball team faltered in its final game before conference play, falling 6-5 to Butler after holding a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth. The Bulldogs (9-12) used their home-field advantage and battled back late in the game for the win, dropping the Hoosiers to 7-11 overall. "To me there is no solace in one-run losses," IU coach Tracy Smith said. "Good teams win close games, and we have go to start winning them." The Hoosiers' hopes of winning began to dwindle away after the first two hitters in Butler's lineup reached base off IU reliever Tyler Tufts. With runners on first and third and no outs, Tufts induced a ground ball double play off the bat of Clayton Deeb, allowing a run in the process. Butler's Stephen Gill then followed with a single, and Josh Brown reached on an error from IU's Keith Haas. Butler's Tony Barnes continued the hitting spree with a single, tying the game at five. The Bulldogs' Joe Pauley ended the game with a shot to the right-center field gap, scoring Brown.

Reaction: Sampson good choice

During IU's search for a new men's basketball coach, Kelvin Sampson's name wasn't plastered on headlines or message board walls. Fans speculated about a list of potential candidates, but the former University of Oklahoma coach's moniker was rarely mentioned. When reports surfaced Tuesday saying Sampson was bound for IU, fans and columnists criticized the decision and spoke out negatively against him. But when the University announced Sampson as its 26th men's basketball coach Wednesday, Hoosier nation decided to speak out again -- this time with words of encouragement and praise for the new head coach.

Bogado extinguishes Flames in win

For the IU softball team, the day started off well and ended even better. The team swept its doubleheader against the University of Illinois-Chicago with wins of 6-2 and 9-2. Riding an impressive streak of 11-3 in their past 14 games, the team will look to harness that momentum as they head into Big Ten conference play. "We feel excited," senior Mariangee Bogado said. "We are ready to play and get some more wins." Bogado had a big day for the Hoosiers in the first game against UIC. The senior threw a complete game with six strikeouts to extinguish the Flames and hold them to just two runs. But, Bogado was not finished.

Inside the Reporter's Notebook: IU coaching announcement

IDS reporter Brian Janosch interviewed players, coaches, students and others Wednesday. Some of the following quotes were used in stories in today's newspaper, while others were left out.

The infractions

Kelvin Sampson might have carried some extra baggage on his flight to Bloomington. The former University of Oklahoma men's basketball coach -- expected to be announced as IU's coach soon -- could be cited for inappropriate recruiting at OU as soon as April, according to The Associated Press. The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions meets April 21 in Park City, Utah. It could cite the OU athletic administration as having lacked institutional control.

NEW: Mark Cuban on Sampson

IDS Sports Editor Matt Mattucci talked by e-mail with Mark Cuban, billionaire IU alumnus and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Cuban offered some of his thoughts on IU's newest hire: On picking Sampson: "I love it. It's a brilliant choice." On IU fans' reactions: "I don't know how people will respond, but they should love it. He can coach. He can recruit. He knows how to win."

For weeks, Hoosier fans, players and alumni have begged for answers regarding the new men's basketball coach. Tuesday afternoon, nearly five weeks after Mike Davis' resignation, IU nation received a response: Kelvin Sampson.

Sampson's resume

New Hoosier coach has lengthy list of postseason accolades and Big 12 conference milestones:

The reactions

Freshman Ben Allen's laptop became the center of attention at the men's basketball study table Tuesday afternoon, as several members of the team crowded together to read an ESPN.com article saying Oklahoma's Kelvin Sampson would be their next coach.

Hoosiers bring age-old martial art to IU campus

Judo has been around for hundreds of years since its development in 17th-century Japan. Now the martial art is entering its 42nd year at IU. The Hoosiers started a judo club in 1964, flourishing in the 1970s under U.S. Olympic coach Dan Phytila and producing numerous national and regional champions.