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Title hopes dashed after loss, IU tries to rebuild

By Chris Engel · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 1:07 a.m.

For the first time in three seasons, the IU men's soccer team will not be the NCAA champion. While college soccer's national champion will be crowned this weekend at the College Cup, the Hoosiers can only reflect upon a season full of "what ifs." Notre Dame knocked the Cream and Crimson out of the second round of the NCAA tournament Nov. 22. The 2-0 defeat marked the earliest exit in the NCAA tournament for the Hoosiers since 1995.

IU grapplers rested and ready for weekend's Hoosier Duals

By John Wustrow · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 1:06 a.m.

A week off usually lets a team rest up and get physically healthy. In the case of the IU wrestling team, it also helps to keep the mood loose in the locker room. Before a practice earlier this week, coach Duane Goldman found out that Cumberland University, one of the teams set to come to this weekend's Hoosier Duals, was not planning to come after all. "Is there any way that we can force Cumberland to come?" joked one of the student managers.

RCA Dome as good as home

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 1:05 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team will try to retain some home court advantage when it takes on Boston University Saturday at the RCA Dome. IU is coming off a 3-1 road trip in which the Hoosiers most recently defeated Eastern Michigan 70-64 Wednesday night. Against the Eagles, IU jumped out to an early first half lead that never faltered, although Eastern Michigan made several comeback attempts. The Hoosiers allowed the Eagles to get as close as three points but held on for the win.

UK's Morris suspended for season

By Alyson Brodsy and Murray Evans · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 12:55 a.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The NCAA restored the eligibility of Kentucky center Randolph Morris Thursday, but said he must sit out the entire basketball season as a condition of his reinstatement after his unsuccessful entry into the NBA draft. Morris also must repay expenses related to tryouts for NBA teams, the NCAA said in a statement released Thursday, adding that the conditions were imposed "based on the seriousness of multiple rules violations involving dealings with an agent and accepting expenses to tryout for NBA teams."

My crush is fading

By Ryan Phillips · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 12:54 a.m.

Wow, really guys? Indiana State, huh? We lost to the other, other, other team in our home state. Sure, it was on the road and, yeah, they played great, but we should have won that thing by double-digits blindfolded. After that game my opinion of our team has shifted slightly. The only comparison I can think of is L.C. from "Laguna Beach." When you first see her, she looks great and there are honestly no visible flaws. Then you get to know her a little bit, and it confounds you how anyone could pass her up because honestly, she's perfect. Then later in the season, she starts dating that loser, Jason, and everything changes. You begin to wonder what possessed her to do such a thing and ponder if it was all just a façade and if this is who she really is. You wonder if your massive crush on her was based on a lie or if it was justified. Yeah, it's kinda like that.

Defensive lapses and turnovers have plagued IU, prevented sealing games

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Janosch · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 12:53 a.m.

At times, the Hoosier offense has looked down-right sloppy. They've thrown passes to no one. They've lost their dribble trying to keep a quick pace. Twice their turnover totals climbed into the twenties. And in their two losses, their turnovers have surpasses their assists.

Jekyll & Hyde Hoosiers

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Janosch · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 12:52 a.m.

At times, the Hoosier offense has looked flat-out impressive. They averaged 100 points in their first three games. They drained 16 threes -- twice. And they recorded more than 20 assists in all four of the team's wins this season. "It's making the open passes," said IU coach Mike Davis. "Our assist numbers were way up when we were throwing the ball out and making the extra passes." There is no shortage of weapons in the IU offense. Senior Marco Killingsworth stormed onto the national scene with a 34-point performance against No. 1 Duke. Senior Marshall Strickland shoots better than 50 percent from three. And freshman Ben Allen has recently increased his production, dropping 21 on Indiana State behind five-of-six three-point shooting.

Sizing up the 'Cats

By Andy Romey · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 12:33 a.m.

IU senior forward Marco Killingsworth has dealt with some big bodies in the low post already in the young season -- like Duke standout Shelden Williams and Eastern Michigan's John Bowler. But the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats will throw something completely different at the Auburn transfer Saturday -- an arsenal of the 7-foot variety. Kentucky coach Tubby Smith has a lineup with major height in 7-foot centers Lucasz Orbek and Jared Carter and 7-foot-3-inch center Shagari Alleyne, the presumed starter in the middle at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.

Marlins ship Pierre to Cubs as part of trade

By Jimmy Golen · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 11:29 p.m.

DALLAS -- The Florida Marlins likely finished their salary purge on Wednesday, sending center fielder Juan Pierre to the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Sergio Mitre and Double-A pitchers Ricky Nolasco and Renyel Pinto. The only high-priced players remaining on the Marlins roster are 22-game winner Dontrelle Willis and slugger Miguel Cabrera. Pierre is eligible for salary arbitration and expected to make $5 million to $6 million in 2006. The 28-year-old Pierre batted .276 with 181 hits, 96 runs and 57 stolen bases last season. He gives the Cubs the leadoff hitter they lacked in 2005, when they finished fourth, 21 games behind the Cardinals, with a 79-83 record that was their first losing season in three years.

Late season injuries bedevil Hoosier hopes

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 11:29 p.m.

The IU men's cross country team entered the season with plans for national prominence, but ended it injured and unsatisfied. The team returned the majority of its core members from 2004's 18th-place finish, including perennial stars Sean and John Jefferson. Also, the 2005 track season saw senior Stephen Haas emerge as a dangerous distance threat, grabbing several All-American awards in both indoor and outdoor track, which gave IU three All-Americans at the start of the short cross country season. Seasoned veterans Eric Redman and Charlie Koeppen were set to complete a top five comprised entirely of fifth-year seniors - a team primed to make a national impression. John Jefferson said he was convinced of IU's strong potential before the season began.

McKinney inducted into Indiana Hall of Fame

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 11:28 p.m.

IU professor Tom McKinney teaches a course titled "The History of Indiana High School Basketball." With his induction into the state's Hall of Fame Saturday, the former Bloomington North high school boys basketball coach will soon establish himself as part of the material that he teaches.

Hoosiers end road trip with victory

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 11:27 p.m.

A record-setting night for two Hoosiers propelled the IU women's basketball team (4-4) to a 70-64 victory over Eastern Michigan Wednesday in Ypsilanti, Mich. Sophomore guard Nikki Smith had a career night with 17 points and five three-pointers, both breaking her previous records.

Hoosiers fall short in 2 tough-fought matches

By Josh Sacks · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 12:12 a.m.

Hockey enthusiasts searching for an emotional match would have been pleased with the multiple hard hits, penalties and even the fight that occurred this weekend when IU welcomed Davenport University. The Hoosiers played well, often out-shooting the Panthers, but not well enough as they dropped both games of the weekend series -- 6-4 Friday and 4-3 Saturday.

Hoosiers hope to rebound from tough loss to Louisville

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 12:10 a.m.

Coming off a tough road loss at Louisville, the IU women's basketball team (3-4) will wrap up its four-game road trip tonight versus Eastern Michigan University. On Sunday, against the Cardinals, the Hoosiers played a back-and-forth game, losing 72-67. With 2:10 remaining in the game, IU faced its largest deficit of the day with Louisville up 66-51. The Hoosiers refused to give in, hitting their final four 3-point attempts, including one by senior forward Jenny DeMuth at the buzzer, but time ran out on IU. The loss was the first road defeat of the season.

Big Ten proves too much for IU in '05

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 12:09 a.m.

The IU volleyball team wrapped up its season with the conclusion of the Big Ten schedule a little over a week ago, sending off a record-breaking senior while also paving the way for a record-breaking freshman to cement her place in IU lure. Senior Mandy Eberle played her last match as a Hoosier against Wisconsin and broke the single-season total blocks and block assist records in the process. By breaking the individual record, Eberle moved into seventh place all-time for both the total blocks and block assist records.

State of Embarrassment

By Andy Romey · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 12:08 a.m.

Last year, IU edged past Indiana State in a close game at home. This year, it was the Sycamores who edged past the No. 18 Hoosiers at their home. In a game where senior forward Marco Killingsworth wasn't his dominant self, IU fell to Indiana State 72-67 at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute. Killingsworth, who saw double teams all night long, committed seven turnovers and was held to just 10 points. "I thought they did a great job of playing Marco physical," IU coach Mike Davis said. "He's got to learn there are going to be nights where he only gets 10 points."

IU hopes to avoid recent history against Indiana State tonight

By Brian Janosch · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2005 12:27 a.m.

Believe it or not, the Hoosiers actually entered last week's game against Duke with more recent series success than they do entering today's game against Indiana State. IU had won the previous two meetings against the Blue Devils before losing by eight Wednesday, whereas the Sycamores have won two of the last three meetings with IU and gave the Hoosiers all they could handle last season in a 56-52 Hoosier win.

Hoosiers enjoy best season ever

By Jordan Majewski · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2005 12:25 a.m.

This year, the IU field hockey team enjoyed its best season in the six-year history of the program. Under the guidance of coach Amy Robertson, the Hoosiers set a number of team records, including most wins in a season, highest national ranking, and most importantly, and a trip to the Elite Eight in the first NCAA tournament appearance in school history.

Awesome Aussie

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Janosch · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 12:15 p.m.

In IU's first four games, freshman forward Ben Allen never played more than 15 minutes, never scored more than eight points and never grabbed more than four rebounds. But Allen eclipsed all those marks Saturday night, warranting a steady stream of "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oy, Oy, Oy!" chants from the crowd. Crikey!

USC, Texas finish 2005 the way they started it

By Alyson Brodsy and Ralph D. Russo · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 11:31 a.m.

For the second straight year, the two teams that started at the top of The Associated Press poll held those spots for the entire regular season. Southern California was No. 1 and Texas No. 2 on Sunday in the Top 25, just as they were in the preseason. USC received 56 first-place votes and 1,616 points, a day after winning its 34th straight game, 66-19 over UCLA. Southern California has been No. 1 for a record 33 straight polls.

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