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IU eyes Golden Gopher battle

By Colin Burns · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12:11 a.m.

The Hoosier wrestling squad looks to shrug off a close loss to No. 2 Illinois Saturday by hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers this weekend in Big Ten conference action. After losing a couple of close matches to the Fighting Illini that decided the outcome, IU, which is 17-5 on the year, and 1-2 in league play, will try to bounce back this Saturday with a strong performance.

Thrower pushes through pain

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:48 a.m.

When it comes to injuries, athletes will tell you the same thing: there are few more devastating than knee injuries, and the bigger the athlete, the more crippling the injury. Junior shot thrower Ryan Ketchum knows this all too well. He spent the summer battling back from two incapacitating knee injuries -- a torn ACL and meniscus. He knew a complete recovery would not be enough; he would also have to make changes to prevent re-injury. "This summer, I focused a lot on losing extra pounds and getting quicker through rehab, which really improved my speed in the ring" said Ketchum.

Hoosiers face top opponents in 2004

By Jeff Fuldauer · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:44 a.m.

Imagine playing a spring schedule which includes six teams ranked among the top 25 in the nation. Now imagine four of the six will be played in hostile road environments. This is the schedule facing IU coach, Lin Loring, and the IU women's tennis team. Only this is just the pre-conference schedule. The Hoosiers play 15 ranked opponents with over half of the matches to be played away from the IU Tennis Center. Duke, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arizona State, Notre Dame and Texas A&M are among the heavy hitters IU meets on their way to the Big Ten Championships. Annual match-ups against Northwestern, Illinois, Michigan and Purdue add to create a stretch of matches where a weak team cannot be found. But the Hoosiers say the scheduling -- however tough -- will be nothing but beneficial when Big Ten play rolls around.

Team hungry for win vs. Lions four games

By Dan Patrick · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:42 a.m.

After suffering three straight losses at the hands of Big Ten opponents, the IU women's basketball team said they are hungry -- hungry for lion. The No. 5 Penn State Lady Lions will prowl into Assembly Hall to take on the Hoosiers at 8 p.m. tonight. The Lady Lions come into the game with an undefeated 9-0 conference record and a 17-3 overall record while the Hoosiers stand at 3-6 in the conference and 10-10 overall. PSU is led by senior Kelly Mazzante, who comes into the game at second in the Big Ten in scoring with a 21.5 average. Mazzante also adds 4.1 rebounds per game and shoots at a .415 clip despite taking 175 shots from behind the arc.

21 Hoosiers sign for 2004 season

By John Rodgers · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:31 a.m.

Yesterday, a year-long process culminated. And for 21 future Hoosiers, a new chapter has begun. Wednesday's National Signing Day was the first day a high school football prospect could sign a letter of intent. IU's coach Gerry DiNardo was greeted with 21 signatures highlighted by Illinois' Joliet-Catholic offensive lineman, Jim Jadron, Southfield, Mich., wide receiver, Isaac Price, and two-sport signee, James Hardy, from Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne. The 6-foot-7 Hardy plans to play wide receiver for DiNardo and play basketball for IU coach Mike Davis.

Hoosiers give away Illinois game

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Feb. 4,2004 12:52 a.m.

For the IU men's basketball team, it's the one that got away. A home game, a halftime lead of seven, and the lead the entire game -- with the exception of the last three minutes -- made it look like no one but IU's ballgame to win. But something went terribly wrong in the second half costing IU (11-8, 5-3 Big Ten) a 51-49 loss to Illinois (14-5, 4-3). "We missed a lot of open shots and shots around the basket that we normally make," junior guard Donald Perry said. "We had every opportunity to win. We had the opportunity, we just didn't do it."

Do you believe in miracles?

By Matt Glenesk · Tuesday, Feb. 3,2004 11:40 p.m.

Ah, there's nothing like a good sports film. It gets the blood pumping, sends chills down your spine and might even bring a tear to your eye. This Friday, Disney is releasing what could be the next greatest sports film, "Miracle." The movie tells the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team that shocked the world and beat the seemingly invincible Soviet Union on their way to capturing the gold medal. The previews and trailers for "Miracle" are -- for a lack of a better word -- inspiring.

Shooting drought allows Illini to come back for late game victory

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Tuesday, Feb. 3,2004 11:39 p.m.

For the second-straight game, IU held a halftime lead. For the second-straight game, the Hoosiers gave it away. This time they can blame it on their inability to make any field goals. IU (11-8, 5-3 Big Ten) converted on only 4-26 shots in the second half, 15.4 percent, to give away a seven-point halftime lead. Senior forward A.J. Moye scored IU's last field goal of the half with 9:53 to go.

Coach erupts at Texas chancellor

By Alyson Brodsy and Betsy Blaney · Tuesday, Feb. 3,2004 12:56 a.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech coach Bob Knight got into a verbal spat with the University chancellor at a grocery store Monday, prompting

Hoosiers confident for Illini challenge

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 11:56 p.m.

The Hoosiers said the loss they suffered at Michigan State Saturday was hardly a blow to their confidence in this year's Big Ten season. With the Hoosiers sitting in the No. 2 spot in the conference, sophomore forward Sean Kline said the team is still focused on the same thing. "We're fighting for our lives to make the tournament and to win a Big Ten championship," Kline said. The next step toward a Big Ten championship will be a home victory over Illinois (13-5, 4-3 Big Ten) tonight at 7 p.m. It will be the first of two home games in a row for IU (11-7, 5-2). IU has won nine of the last 12 meetings with Illinois in Bloomington, with the last loss to the Illini at IU in 2001. The Hoosiers' leading scorer is still sophomore guard Bracey Wright, who is averaging 20.4 points per game and scored a team-high 29 points in Saturday's loss to MSU.

Spanos hits for heritage this summer

By Cory Steger · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 11:41 p.m.

While former IU third baseman Vasili Spanos may not always look or act the part, his career numbers prove that he's worthy of playing professionally. He may get another chance to play at the amateur level.

Canadians' Zernicke and Pardy excited to play for IU

By Matt Ostrega · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 11:40 p.m.

After last weekend's big wins over ranked Arizona State and University of California at San Diego, teammates say the young Hoosier squad has what it takes to head back to the Final Four. IU finished 2-1 last weekend, with its only loss coming against No. 10 Michigan.

A Very Brady Ending

By Alyson Brodsy and Dave Goldberg · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 1:12 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Houston, we have a champion. And once again, the New England Patriots have Adam Vinatieri's foot to thank for a Super Bowl victory. Vinatieri gave New England its second NFL championship in three seasons with a 41-yard field goal with four seconds left for a thrilling 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday night. Vinatieri earlier missed a field goal and had another one blocked. But as he did in 2002 when he kicked the winning field goal to beat St. Louis on the final play of the Super Bowl, he proved he is perhaps the NFL's best clutch kicker.

Chandler, Curry still developing for Bulls

By Alyson Brodsy and Nancy Armour · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 1 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls gambled big three summers ago, entrusting the future of the franchise to a couple of teenagers just out of high school. Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry were raw and inexperienced, but they were also 7 feet tall and incredibly talented. Give them time to develop and the two could be the best big men in the East -- and the cornerstone of a new Bulls dynasty.

Grand times for Federer in Australia

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 1 a.m.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Roger Federer skipped the sobbing this time. He is, after all, getting familiar with the honor: Grand Slam tournament champion. Playing shrewd and confident tennis that has left him at No. 1, Federer won the Australian Open 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-2 Sunday against a weary and frustrated Marat Safin.

IU drops third game in a row

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 12:59 a.m.

With 1:05 left on the clock and IU down 69-57, junior Jenny DeMuth has already labored for 39 minutes and is on the free throw line. She sinks both free throws and goes on to score seven points in the final minute of the game. But DeMuth's efforts weren't enough, as IU fell to Ohio State 71-65. The loss drops IU to 3-5 in the Big Ten and 10-10 overall, while OSU improves to 4-4 in conference action and 12-7 overall. The first 15 minutes of the contest was back-and-forth, with neither team gaining more than a four-point lead.

Hoosiers defeat Ferris State, drops one to the Spartans

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 12:58 a.m.

Needing wins down the stretch, the IU club hockey team went on the road with hopes of knocking off two division opponents. But a relentless offensive attack by Michigan State gave IU all they could handle, as the Hoosiers dropped one to MSU before defeating Ferris State 8-4.

Center drops 32 on weak IU inside defense

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 12:57 a.m.

With 3:22 left in the second half Saturday, the Michigan State students in the "Izzone" started to chat, "You can't stop him." They were talking about MSU sophomore Paul Davis, and they were right.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 12:57 a.m.

Elway, Sanders elected into Hall of Fame HOUSTON -- The stirring comeback and spectacular escape were unnecessary this time around. John Elway and Barry Sanders were elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame without a sweat. As expected, two of the NFL's most dominating and exciting players made it in Saturday on their first attempt. Elway, the king of the comeback, and Sanders, the master of escape, cemented their status among the all-time greats and were joined by Bob Brown and Carl Eller.

5-game winning streak ends for IU

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 12:56 a.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Losing for the first time Saturday since its 34 point loss at Wisconsin Jan. 6, the IU men's basketball team fell to second place in the Big Ten after its 84-72 loss to Michigan State. "Michigan State is really good," IU coach Mike Davis said. "I told the guys that before the game."

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