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Women win Intercollegiate title

By Ryan Goode · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:17 a.m.

On Friday afternoon, the IU women's cross country team proved just how strong it is. Even without their top runner, junior Jessica Gall, the Hoosiers won the Indiana Intercollegiate meet in convincing fashion. The team placed four runners in the top 20 en route to the victory. The Hoosier women began the race by remaining in a pack and staying just off of the pace.

IU men finish 2nd

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:13 a.m.

IU missed winning its fourth straight Indiana Intercollegiates title Friday evening at the IU cross country course as in-state rival Indiana State University took home the title with 41 points. The Hoosiers finished second with 63 points.

Nguyen rises in Hoosiers' dramatic weekend

By Chris Engel · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:08 a.m.

The IU roster might have changed during the course of a year, but the defending national champs proved they still have the same flare for dramatics in this weekend's Oregon State Diadora Classic in Corvallis, Ore. IU shutout No. 16 California State-Northridge 5-0, then dominated the stat sheet for 55 minutes against tournament host Oregon State University, only to trail 2-0. But with 35 minutes remaining, the weekend was far from over. Junior forward Jacob Peterson cut the Beavers' lead in half in the 56th minute of play when freshman forward Lee Nguyen redirected a pass from senior midfielder Mike Ambersley to Peterson, who tallied his fifth goal of the season. "Lee has been finding me lately and giving me opportunities," Peterson said. "I'm glad I was able to get one for him finally."

Hoosiers finish in 2nd place at T.I.S. Invitational

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:04 a.m.

The IU volleyball team rebounded after a tough start to the weekend to claim second place in the TIS Bookstore Invitational Saturday by defeating Arkansas State University and perennial NCAA Tournament team University of Dayton at University Gym.

Colts use 'D' to rough up Leftwich, Jags in win

By Cordell M. Eddings · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:03 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- It's not every day the Indianapolis Colts win in a low-scoring dog fight, where they depend on their running game and defense to get the win. Glimpses of the changing times were seen in the Colts home opener, as it was Peyton Manning and the offense on life support while the Colts' defense led the team to a 10-3 victory over Jacksonville Sunday.

Men close strong, finish 6th

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:02 a.m.

Even though par was hard to come by at the Gopher Invitational this past weekend, the IU men's golf team closed strong with a sixth place finish. Only nine of 66 players finished in red numbers Sunday while the rest of the field succumbed to the challenges Spring Hills Golf Course had to offer. None of the Hoosier golfers were able to finish under par to close out the tournament, but freshman Jorge Campillo put forth a strong effort, posting a 1-over-par 73. Campillo finished tied for 14th with a total of 221. Campillo's finish marks his second top 15 finish in only his second start. The Hoosiers, as a team, combined for 902 strokes. The University of Washington finished tied with Minnesota, whose totals were 883 strokes. Niall Turner of Minnesota, who was the only player in the tournament to finish under par with a one-under 71, was the tournament's individual winner.

Running wild

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Sept. 19,2005 1:01 a.m.

On Aug. 6, IU senior offensive lineman Isaac Sowells did something his head coach didn't appreciate. He guaranteed an IU win over Kentucky. "I told him not to do that again," IU head coach Terry Hoeppner said. "Unless you can back it up." Sowells and the Hoosiers did exactly that Saturday, rushing for more than 300 yards and passing for four touchdowns en route to a blowout win over interstate rival Kentucky, 38-14.

AFTER LOSING 9 OF LAST 10 TO KENTUCKY, CAN IU CRUSH THE CATS?

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:37 a.m.

It's not "the Rock," and it's not "the Walk." It's a rivalry game. With all of the new traditions IU head coach Terry Hoeppner has brought to the IU football program, the old ones still remain, especially the match-ups against age-old rivals.

'Smear campaign' will keep Armstrong retired

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Litke · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:29 a.m.

The nasty tug of war between the bosses of the international cycling union and the World Anti-Doping Agency over who leaked documents to a French newspaper accusing Lance Armstrong of doping claimed its first casualty Thursday: any chance of a comeback by the seven-time Tour de France champion.

Hoosiers host T.I.S. Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:26 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team will host the T.I.S. Bookstore Invitational starting today coming off a 2-1 finish at the Winthrop Invitational last weekend. The Hoosiers will face Western Michigan University at 7 p.m. Friday before moving on to play Arkansas State University and the University of Dayton Saturday.

No. 12 Hoosiers set for weekend home matches

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:25 a.m.

As the wins continue to build up for the 4-1 IU field hockey team, so do the accolades. With the release of the first National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll of the 2005 season, the Hoosiers find themselves ranked No. 12, the highest any IU team has been ranked in the history of the program.

Experience building top priority in season opener

By Evan Harris · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:23 a.m.

For the Hoosiers, this weekend's tournament will bring some much needed experience as they return to Kalamazoo, Mich., for the Western Michigan Invitational. The IU women's tennis team is sending four freshmen amd four returnees into competition to recapture last year's top performance. Head coach Lin Loring sees the next few days as a way to give his newcomers some match-play experience.

Hoosiers hope for 5th consecutive Intercollegiate win

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:22 a.m.

The men's cross country team will officially open its competitive season with the Indiana Intercollegiates held at 3:30 p.m. today at the IU Cross Country course. The meet has traditionally served as IU's first meet of the season, and typically provides low-key preparation for the team's supporting runners.

IU looks to defend title at Intercollegiate meet

By Ryan Goode · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:21 a.m.

The Indiana women's cross country team is loose, but focused. Even one of the Hoosiers' top runners, Kelly Siefker, can take a moment to joke as she describes this year's team. "We are fun, fast girls who look awesome sporting adidas apparel," the senior said.

Coach looks for 'flawless' performance

By Steve Brennan · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:19 a.m.

IU coach Mick Lyon demands perfection. He also wants his team to have a winning record before the Big Ten season starts. Lyon hopes both will happen this weekend as the IU women's soccer team (2-3-1) welcomes Butler and Bowling Green State to Armstrong Stadium. Winning both games will give the Hoosiers a winning record before Big Ten play begins next weekend.

Pitching staff key to Hoosier success

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:16 a.m.

The women's softball team ended last season with a 3-2 loss to rival Purdue. This last game was one of eight Big Ten games the Hoosiers lost by two runs or less. Head coach Stacey Phillips said she believes an improved pitching staff will turn those close losses into wins.

Zayner's return should improve Hoosier defense

By Chris Engel · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:14 a.m.

The last time junior defender Jed Zayner wore a Hoosier uniform he was celebrating IU's back-to-back national championship last season. After starting every game last season, Zayner has yet to see action four games into the 2005 season. The Hoosiers have gone 3-0-1 in their stint without their defender, who has to sit out to keep his NCAA eligibility after trying out for professional teams in France.

Seniors hope to guide Hoosiers

By Joe Syzmusiak · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:10 a.m.

After returning from its first tournament of the season late Tuesday night, the IU men's golf team only had one day of practice this week before it heads to Minneapolis to play in the Gopher Invitational this weekend.

Plugging up the holes on defense

By Matt Mattucci · Friday, Sept. 16,2005 1:06 a.m.

The IU defense surrendered 415 rushing yards in last Saturday's 35-31 win over Nicholls State University. A year ago, the Hoosier defense gave up 51 points to Kentucky in the team's first loss of the season. But as senior defensive back Will Lumpkin said during Monday's press conference, it's a new week and a new year.

McNabb questionable for Sunday

By Rob Maaddi · Thursday, Sept. 15,2005 12:58 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb threw four touchdowns on a broken ankle. He won't let a chest injury keep him on the bench.

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