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Team looks to next season

By Scott Lipsky · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:36 a.m.

With a 1-5 dual meet record heading to Florida for the Holiday Training Trip, the IU men's swimming and diving fans might start asking themselves, "So what are we looking like next year?" It has been a rough year for the Hoosiers so far, with tough losses to Big Ten foes Wisconsin and Northwestern and a lot of health problems among the squad.

USC out of BCS title game

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Dubow · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:43 a.m.

College football fans, get ready to crown not just one, but possibly two national champions. And get ready for a new round of controversy. That's because the computer rankings had Oklahoma as the country's top team Sunday while the human poll voters picked Southern California.

IU has strong showing in Iowa

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:42 a.m.

The IU wrestling team continued its hot streak at the Northern Iowa Open Saturday, posting four individual championships and eight team members in the top six in their respective weight classes.

Wins over Georgetown, VCU put IU at 4-2

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:41 a.m.

The women's basketball team ran its record to 4-2 with two road victories this weekend. The Hoosiers snapped a two-game losing streak Friday night with a 68-54 victory over Virginia Commonwealth and dominated the second half in Sunday's 72-62 win over Georgetown.

Loss to knock IU out of top 25

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:40 a.m.

The Hoosiers dropped their fifth consecutive dual meet Saturday, falling to No. 15 Texas A&M, 180.5-117.5. The loss, No. 25 IU's fourth straight to a ranked team will, in all probability, drop them out of the top 25 rankings.

Split team finishes 6th, 3rd

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:40 a.m.

The women's swimming and diving team concluded its long weekend in Washington and Ohio with a sixth place and third place finish, respectively. Five members of the team went to the U.S. Open and the team placed sixth. Freshman Leila Vaziri had a Spring National cut time in the 100-meter freestyle, which is one of her strongest events.

Colts survive scare from Titans, inch closer to title

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:39 a.m.

Colts 29, Titans 27 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Call the Indianapolis Colts road warriors -- and possibly AFC South champs. Edgerrin James ran for two touchdowns and Mike Vanderjagt kicked five field goals as the Colts beat Tennessee 29-27 to sweep the defending division champion Titans, taking control of the division with three games remaining. The Colts (10-3) improved to 6-1 on the road by scoring 19 straight points and forcing four fumbles, which they turned into nine points.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:34 a.m.

Bruce Smith breaks NFL career sacks record EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Bruce Smith became the NFL's career sacks leader Sunday when he tackled Jesse Palmer for a 7-yard loss in the fourth quarter of the Washington Redskins' game against the New York Giants Sunday.

Fans tune in to victory

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:32 a.m.

Gathered in front of their computers and huddled around their radio dials, Hoosier fans across the country tuned in Saturday night to one of IU coach Jerry Yeagley's biggest victories in 31 years. IU defeated No. 1 UCLA 2-1 to advance to this weekend's College Cup in Columbus, Ohio.

Hoosiers all business after defeating UCLA

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:32 a.m.

The IU men's soccer team was all business as they arrived back to Bloomington Sunday afternoon after their trip to UCLA. They grabbed their luggage from the baggage compartments of the bus and quickly walked to their parked cars. The players seemed to be over the euphoria of beating the defending national champions and No. 1-seed Bruins.

Hoosiers shoot lights out first half, but cool down to let No. 4 Missouri get back in game, prevail 63-58

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 1:30 a.m.

IU junior guard Donald Perry scored a team- and career-high 13 points IU in Saturday's 63-58 loss to No. 4 Missouri. The 6-foot-3-inch Louisiana native also started as guard for the Hoosiers, his first start since his freshman year. Perry said he found out he would be starting the night after playing Wake Forest.

FALLING APART

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 12:47 a.m.

For the second time in the last week, IU gave away a double-digit halftime lead. This time, however, the Hoosiers weren't as lucky as No. 4 Missouri rallied from an 11-point halftime hole, and a 14-point deficit with 7:14 remaining, to steal a 63-58 win in Assembly Hall Saturday. IU was outscored 21-2 during that stretch. Two free throws by IU sophomore forward Sean Kline with 4:23 left to play were the last points the Hoosiers would score. "We fell apart in the last four minutes of the game," Kline said. "Up 10 with four minutes, and just everything fell apart. We stopped executing offensively, turned the ball over a couple of times and didn't recover to the shooters. That's it right there." Every time the Tigers would score in the second half, the Hoosiers would respond.

IU knocks off No. 1

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 12:42 a.m.

Once IU surrendered an early goal to UCLA on the road Saturday, most people probably thought the Hoosiers' chances of winning weren't that good. After all, the Bruins were unbeaten in their last 19 matches, a stretch that included 18 wins and last year's national championship.

Bonds prepares to testify

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 1:29 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds says the muscular development that fostered his evolution into one of baseball's greatest power hitters was due to intense weight training, a proper diet and a regimen of nutritional supplements.

FBI investigating hate mail sent to black NFL players

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 1:28 a.m.

CLEVELAND -- The FBI is investigating hate mail sent to black NFL players and other black men during the past year. A memo sent Nov. 18 to all NFL teams by the league's security department said all the threatening letters came from the same person and were postmarked Cleveland; Youngstown, Ohio; and Erie, Pa.

Team takes 2-0 record to Iowa

By Colin Burns · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 1:27 a.m.

The IU wrestling team takes its 2-0 record to Cedar Falls, Iowa, Saturday to compete in the 53rd annual Northern Iowa Open. More than 300 wrestlers from around the Midwest are expected to battle in the day-long meet, held in the Northern Iowa Dome. IU will join other Big Ten schools as well as teams from the Big 12 and Divisions I and II.

Hoosiers prepare for talented team

By Scott Lipsky · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 1:26 a.m.

The Hoosiers continue their dual meet schedule this weekend as they take on No. 15 Texas A&M Saturday here at the Councilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center. Health will be an issue for the squad, as several members of the team, including freshman freestyler and breast stroker Colin Russell, are recovering from bouts of the flu.

Hoosiers prepare for VCU weapons

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 1:24 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team is looking to get back on the right track after dropping both games in the Paradise Jam Tournament, falling to 2-2 on the year. This weekend's road trip brings the Hoosiers to Richmond, Va., to battle the Virginia Commonwealth Rams Friday and concludes with a stop in the nation's capital to face the Georgetown Hoyas Sunday.

IU preps for Mizzou

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 1:23 a.m.

For the second time in a week, the IU men's basketball team will take on a nationally ranked opponent, as they face the No. 4 Missouri Tigers at 4 p.m. Saturday at Assembly Hall. Tuesday, No. 18 Wake Forest gave IU more than it could handle when it defeated the Hoosiers 100-67. Now, the Hoosiers (2-2) are preparing for another big game against the Missouri Tigers (2-0), who are coming off a 70-61 victory over Coppin State Tuesday.

Hoosiers ready for 'tall order'

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 1:21 a.m.

Something must give Saturday night in Los Angeles when the No. 8 seed Hoosiers, unbeaten in their last 15 games, battle the No. 1-seed UCLA Bruins, winners of 19 in a row, at 10 p.m. in a quarterfinals match for a trip to the Final Four in Columbus, Ohio. IU's road to the quarters featured a 2-1 double overtime win over Kentucky and a 5-0 second round dismantling of No. 9 Virginia Commonwealth, while UCLA has beaten Tulsa (3-2) and Florida International (2-0).

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