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IU field hockey earns 1st ever top-10 national ranking

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 28,2005 12:50 a.m.

Fresh off its upset of then-No. 6 Michigan State, the IU field hockey team cracked the top 10 yesterday for the first time in program history. The National Field Hockey Coaches Association bumped the Hoosiers up to No. 8 in this week's rankings after being ranked No. 11 last week. The Spartans dropped to No. 9 after IU's 3-2 overtime win this weekend.

IU rolls again in final non-conference match

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Wednesday, Sept. 28,2005 12:43 a.m.

The IU volleyball team bent slightly in its third game, but would not break Tuesday night against in-state rival University of Evansville, claiming a 3-1 victory over the Purple Aces at University Gym (30-27, 30-20, 31-33, 30-19). The win moved IU's record to 8-6 on the season, and dropped Evansville's record to 5-12.

Jets QB out for season with torn rotator cuff

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrea Adelson · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2005 12:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Jets quarterback Chad Pennington will miss the rest of the season because of a torn right rotator cuff, The Associated Press learned Monday night. Pennington's injury was confirmed by a person with knowledge of his condition but who declined to be identified because the team had not made an official announcement. An MRI exam showed Pennington tore his rotator cuff in Sunday's 26-20 overtime loss to Jacksonville. The NFL Network originally reported the injury, the second time Pennington has had this tear in less than a year.

Summer abroad leaves Gerling with lessons in life, volleyball

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2005 12:18 a.m.

IU senior outside hitter Rachel Gerling has been all over the place lately -- making kills at the net, lunging for deep digs and shutting out the opposition with her blocks. She has been making a name for herself with an impressive 3.20 kills per game, 37 service aces, 158 digs and she is the third best blocker for the Hoosiers, averaging 1.02 blocks every time she steps on the court. This past summer, the six-foot senior added another notch to her resume -- a trip to Italy. "I studied studio art and Italian in Florence," Gerling said. "But the best part of the whole trip was getting to experience things that a normal tour wouldn't have given me."

Hoosiers upset No. 6 Michigan State

By Jordan Majewski · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 2:09 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team finally removed what junior forward Lydia Schrott described as "a huge thorn in our side" Saturday. The No. 11 Hoosiers upset No. 6 Michigan State in a double overtime thriller, 3-2. The victory marks the first time the Hoosiers have defeated the Spartans in eight attempts, and the first time the Hoosiers have opened Big Ten Conference play with a win.

IU shows steady improvement in sloppy weekend

By Sam Story · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:25 a.m.

A little wet weather wasn't enough to throw off the IU women's golf team this weekend at the Lady Northern Invitational. Playing with a home course advantage certainly helped the Hoosiers through the rough conditions as they finished fifth with a team score of 909.

Hoosiers finish 8th in Wolverine Intercollegiate

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:24 a.m.

The IU men's golf team played its way to an eighth- place finish in the Wolverine Intercollegiate Sunday, shooting a three-round total of 862 at the University of Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Singles sizzle; doubles disappoint

By Evan Harris · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:21 a.m.

This weekend's sweet singles performances gave IU head coach Ken Hydinger every reason to smile. It was the doubles play that left a sour taste in his mouth. "I feel like we are ahead of where I thought we would be at this point of the season in singles," Hydinger said in a press release. "But we still have work to do to get where we need to be. We will continue to work hard and improve."

IU splits Michigan matches to open Big Ten

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:20 a.m.

On its second try, the IU volleyball team accomplished something this weekend that took seven tries last season: It won a conference match. The Hoosiers dropped their Big Ten opener Friday to Michigan State University in four games (29-31, 30-23, 22-30, 24-30) before evening up their conference record at 1-1 with a five-game victory over the University of Michigan (27-30, 30-22, 18-30, 30-27, 15-12). IU won only two conference games all last year.

Hoosiers disappointed in 15th-place Invite finish

By Ryan Goode · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:18 a.m.

Going into this weekend's Roy Griak Invitational in Minnesota, the IU women's cross country team had strong expectations of a top five finish. However, the team fell considerably short of its goal. Out of 31 teams, the Hoosiers finished in the No. 15 position.

Road wears down Hoosiers in weekend of competitive play

By Steve Brennan · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:11 a.m.

The road has not been kind to the IU women's soccer team. The Hoosiers have lost five of six games away from Bill Armstrong Stadium this season and things didn't get any better during the weekend.

Freeney leads Colts defense in win over Browns

By Cordell Eddings and Cordell M. Eddings · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:09 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- When the 57,127 fans at the RCA Dome came to their feet to cheer on the team's starting lineup Sunday, some of the most familiar names weren't called.

Orton struggles in Bears' loss

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:07 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The Cincinnati Bengals picked up the habit of bumbling starts after 1990, the last time they started 3-0 and made the playoffs. On Sunday, they broke it -- with a 24-7 victory over the Chicago Bears.

IU fans show support rain or shine

By Chris Engel · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:05 a.m.

A sizeable crowd showed up to support the Hoosiers despite the rain at Bill Armstrong Stadium Sunday. While most of the 1,410 fans were huddling under umbrellas or wearing ponchos, the IU student section, nicknamed "The Superfans," did not let rain hamper its enthusiasm for the Hoosiers.

Washed out

By Chris Engel · Monday, Sept. 26,2005 1:03 a.m.

A steady downpour at Armstrong Stadium put a damper on the IU men's soccer team as the Hoosiers tied Michigan State 0-0 in the opening game of their Big Ten campaign. The No. 1 Hoosiers moved to 4-0-2 on the season and 0-0-1 in the Big Ten. After a slow start, the Hoosiers had several chances to score, but they could not convert any of their 27 shots during the game.

No psych-out needed in Roark's no-hitter

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:39 a.m.

Stepping onto the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday, senior Megan Roark had no idea she was pitching for a no-hitter. But she preferred it that way.

First serve: IU begins in Cincy

By Evan Harris · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:38 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team is eager to get its season started with the Cincinnati Collegiate Invitational this weekend. But for Cincinnati-native Michael McCarthy, the out-of-state tournament will feel a little more like home. "I guess there's a little added pressure," said McCarthy, whose hometown tennis coach is coordinating the tournament. "I'd like to do well anyway. I want to get good match experience and get going for the season."

Hoosier growth to continue in Michigan tournament

By Joe Syzmusiak and Joe Szymusiak · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:37 a.m.

The maturation process for the IU men's golf team continues as the Hoosiers' five-man lineup for this weekend's Wolverine Intercollegiate Tournament includes three freshmen for the second time in three tournaments this season. Hoosiers making the trip to Ann Arbor include senior Scott Seibert, sophomore Santiago Quirarte and freshmen Jorge Campillo, Drew Allenspach, and Brandon Pike. Freshman Seth Brandon is also making the trip, but is competing as an individual.

Hoosiers at home for only time in decade

By Sam Story · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:36 a.m.

IU women's golf coach Clint Wallman hopes to keep things rolling into this upcoming weekend's star-studded field in Bloomington for the Lady Northern Invitational. The Hoosiers have shown marked improvement in their first two tournaments, the Notre Dame Invitational and the Mary Fossum Invitational, last weekend at Michigan State, and look to continue their progress at their home course, the IU golf course. The best part for Wallman is that the excitement surrounding the program can come to fruition this weekend.

Hoosiers end home stand with Big Ten debut

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:35 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team wraps up its five-game home stand with a pair of matches against Michigan State University and Lindenwood University this weekend. The No. 11 Hoosiers are 6-1 overall and hope to remain undefeated at Mellencamp Pavilion, where they are 3-0 this year. Although this weekend marks the end of the longest home stand for the Hoosiers, it also marks the beginning of the Big Ten season, as IU welcomes the No. 6 ranked Spartans.

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