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Friday, Nov. 29
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Grapplers face tough opponents

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IU head coach Duane Goldman knows that his team needs to turn things around after starting the Big Ten season 0-2. He has two chances at home this weekend but knows that they will be tough battles. "The team we wanted to put on the mat at the beginning of the season has not been able to come to pass," Goldman said. "I'd like to say that we are at our best, but the circumstances won't allow me to do that. Dual meet wise we can't do that."


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Hoosiers eye Gophers

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Four consecutive losses at Williams Arena won't go away. IU gets a chance to exorcise the Minnesota demons at 4:30 p.m. Saturday when it invades Minneapolis for the only meeting of the season between the Hoosiers and Golden Gophers. Last season, IU maintained a nine-point lead for much of the second half, then blew a double-digit advantage in the final three minutes.


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IU goes inside for win over Purdue

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All Mike Davis heard all week was three-point this and three-point that. IU's 17 three-pointers Saturday against Illinois justified the chatter. Thursday, IU provided zero evidence it could hit anywhere close to 17 three-point buckets.


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IN-state clash has different feel

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When Bob Knight was fired in September 2000, Purdue coach Gene Keady feared he would have a difficult time getting his players fired up for IU. He figured IU-Purdue just wouldn't be the same, at least from the Purdue perspective. Last year, he appeared to be right on, as IU grabbed both games. But things are different this season. For the first time since the 1973-1974 season, IU and Purdue meet only once, at 7 p.m. tonight at Assembly Hall.

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Czech tennis player excels in all facets

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Milan Rakvica came to the U.S. from the Czech Republic to have a better opportunity. The senior found opportunity and flourished as a member of the IU men's tennis team. Rakvica was born and raised in Zlin, Czech Republic. He played prep tennis for Gymansium Zlin.


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Recovering health is family affair for Hoosier wrestler

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At this time last year, freshman Pat DeGain sat on the sidelines, unable to wrestle. Shoulder surgery ended his season prematurely. He knew it would take plenty of hard work to come back. His brother, Joe DeGain, helped the recovery process.


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Competing coaches wonder, 'how do you stop' Chapman?

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Minnesota women's basketball coach Brenda Oldfield pondered the same thing other Big Ten coaches have been wondering about IU center Jill Chapman. "How do you stop her?" Oldfield asked with a chuckle. Chapman, a senior, proved unstoppable against the Gophers Sunday, when she exploded for 26 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in the 75-60 IU loss. Taking into account Chapman played with an injured back and battled against triple teams in Minneapolis, Chapman's performances last week were even more impressive, IU coach Kathi Bennett said.


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Hoosiers try to round out recruiting class

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There's a chance Jared Jeffries won't be in Bloomington next winter. It's certain two of the nation's premier prospects will. IU is trying to add another to that list, and Coach Mike Davis is trying to fill his first recruiting class since taking over the program last season.


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Licence to fight a no go

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LAS VEGAS -- Mike Tyson was trying his heavyweight best to be contrite and humble. He said he was sorry, and that next time he would learn to control his anger.


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Senior wrestler falls in classic

Senior wrestler Viktor Sveda participated in the NWCA All-Star Classic Monday. He faced No. 2 Andy Hrovat of Michigan.




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Three-guard system ignites high-scoring Hoosier offense

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Mike Davis' three-point philosophy has one point: If you're open, shoot it. Left corner, right wing, top of the key. Wherever. Heck, the second-year coach whose signature is sticky defense said he doesn't even mind when junior guard Tom Coverdale fires a three-pointer from 24 feet.


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Red Storm romp opponents

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There is a legend involving a young boy within a small school in Rugby, England playing a game of soccer in 1823. Instead of kicking the ball towards the goal, he simply picked it up and carried it, therefor creating a wildly popular sport with the same name as its place of origin.


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Ultimate frisbee requires strenuous preparation

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The IU men's Ultimate Frisbee team, the Hoosiermamas, is going to be a solid contender this spring for a shot at nationals. Virtually the entire roster is returning from last year in which the Hoosiermamas won two tournaments, finished second in sectionals, third in regionals and made it to the semifinals. They were just two points shy of making nationals -- where the top two teams from each region receives a bid -- suffering a defeat from Ohio State 15-13.


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Lacrosse team earns recognition

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Unfamiliarity with the game of lacrosse would most likely stem from the lack of varsity teams in high schools and colleges in the state. Lacrosse is known as a game of speed and agility rather than size. The fast- paced game relies primarily on quickness, speed and teamwork.


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Little 500

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The Little 500 spring season began Wednesday, as the IU Student Foundation held the first riders meeting of the season. The meeting prepped riders on what to expect this year, introduced rookie riders to the traditions of the race and discussed rules and regulations every rider must understand.


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Jeffries shares honor of Big Ten Player of the Week

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For the third time this season, Jared Jeffries has been named Big Ten Player of the Week. Jeffries split the award with senior Travarus Bennett of Minnesota. In leading the Hoosiers to blowout wins against Penn State and No. 9 Illinois, Jeffries averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds. Against the Nittany Lions last Wednesday, Jeffries scored 15 first half points as the Hoosiers coasted to an 85-51 win. Against the Illini, Jeffries did more than score 13 points. He also had 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two dunks in the second half that helped put Illinois away early in the second half.


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Leach hopes to be leader

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Last season at the Big Ten championship, sophomore Matt Leach wrote himself into the IU record books as he recorded a fifth-best all time school record in the 100-yard backstroke. Now, in the midst of another season and with Big Tens approaching in February, Leach is hoping he'll be able to take over first place. "It'll be really hard but I think I can do it," Leach said. "I'm a lot faster this year and I think I can take even more time off from my previous Big Ten swim from last year. I just keep taking baby steps, that is what it's all about. I think I can be a big impact swimmer at Big Tens." At the Big Tens last year, Leach finished behind then senior backstroker Will Bernhardt in both the 100- and 200- yard events. This year, head coach Kris Kirchner expects Leach to lead the way in the events.


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Team skates away with win, tie

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The IU men's club hockey team came into this weekend knowing their opponents had been two of the few teams this season to keep them out of the "W" column.