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Women's participation declining

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 1:06 a.m.

Throughout the last decade, womens' sports have made their mark in American society. The United States has witnessed WNBA's introduction in 1997, the 1999 Women's World Cup Championship and the Olympic dominance in softball.

Team makes strides in bad weather

By Pat Crowell · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:57 a.m.

Friday was one of the gloomiest days of the school year. It was cold, rainy, and windy. But the bad weather did not stop the men's cross-country team from participating in the Notre Dame Invitational in South Bend. Despite lackluster running conditions, the team took a turn in the right direction.

Team improves, finishes 8th

By Tyler Hoeppner · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2001 12:54 a.m.

The Hoosiers went to South Bend Friday in hopes of turning things around. They took a step in the right direction by placing eighth among the 17 teams in the event. IU was within 30 points of fourth place.

Crew off and rowing

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:34 a.m.

The women's rowing team began its fall season Saturday at the Fourth Annual Lemonhead Regatta at Bloomington's Lake Lemon.

Women's cross country moves in right direction with eighth place finish

By Tyler Hoeppner · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:32 a.m.

Indiana men\'s cross-country makes move in right direction.

By Pat Crowell · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:28 a.m.

Friday was one of the gloomiest days of the school year. It was cold, rainy, and windy. But the bad weather did not stop the IU men's cross-country team from participating in the Notre Dame Invitational in South Bend. Despite lackluster running conditions, the team took a turn in the right direction.

Hoosiers strong at Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:20 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team wrapped up competition at the Louisville Fall Invitational Sunday at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center. Four Hoosiers saw action on the final day of the event. Junior Zach Held and freshman Jon Magnes both advanced to the semifinals of the Flight "A" draw. Sixth-seeded Held was defeated by top-seeded senior Gustav Pousette of Kentucky, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.

Field hockey team drops two

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:11 a.m.

Northwestern spoiled IU's Big Ten home opener as the Wildcats defeated the Hoosier field hockey team 4-1 Friday. Despite equaling Northwestern in shots at seven and getting four more penalty corners than the Wildcats, the Hoosiers couldn't find the back of the net more than once.

Freshman nets hat trick in win

By Matt Pera · Monday, Oct. 8,2001 2:08 a.m.

On a cold day in Ann Arbor, Mich., freshman forward Mike Ambersley was red hot. He became the first IU player to post a hat trick this season, tallying all three of the Hoosiers (7-2-0, 3-0 Big Ten) goals in their shut out of the Michigan Wolverines.

Runners prepare for Notre Dame meet

By Pat Crowell · Friday, Oct. 5,2001 2:55 a.m.

After last weekend's unsuccessful performance at the Roy Griak Invitational, the men's cross country team wanted a chance for redemption. This weekend will be their first opportunity for that at the Notre Dame Invitational.

Lost and looking for right direction

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Oct. 5,2001 2:50 a.m.

In search of their first Big Ten victory, the field hockey team goes into weekend play with a 1-7 overall record and a 0-1 record in conference play. Northwestern comes to Bloomington to play the Hoosiers today at 3 p.m. at the Mellencamp Pavilion. Northwestern enters the weekend with a similar 1-7 overall record and an 0-2 conference record.

Looking to pick up the pace

By Tyler Hoeppner · Friday, Oct. 5,2001 2:49 a.m.

The women's cross country team competes today at the Notre Dame Cross Country Invitational in South Bend. The team looks to bounce back this week after a disappointing race last weekend at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis. The Hoosiers will compete against tough talent from their region. They will face Notre Dame, Ball State, Butler and Miami (Ohio). This will be the second 6K race for the Hoosiers this season. Butler and Miami (Ohio) have defeated the Hoosiers in previous races this year.

Seniors take the back seat

By Beau Wicker · Friday, Oct. 5,2001 2:48 a.m.

Coach Ken Hydinger is looking for the Hoosiers to gain valuable experience this weekend in the fourth annual Louisville Invitational at the award winning Bass-Rudd Tennis Center in Louisville, Ky. "For the young guys, we're looking for them to get the experience, and we're still wanting to see them play in different situations," Hydinger said. "Experience is a big factor in improving."

Women learn from experience in past matches, move on

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, Oct. 5,2001 2:46 a.m.

The women\'s volleyball record has not effected its spirits as the team hits the road this weekend. The Hoosiers will travel to Minnesota Friday to face Iowa on Saturday. IU is 3-8 overall and a disappointing 0-4 in the conference. "I think (the past weekend\'s matches) have taught us to really take from those experiences and move on," senior Meghan Stout said. "I think that we all have a different attitude now and I think it has inspired us because we know our potential and we know we are so much better than that."

Team looks for first win

By Nick Bowton · Friday, Oct. 5,2001 2:45 a.m.

Much has been said about the season snowballing and confidence disappearing after the football team's 0-3 start. The Hoosiers' offense has struggled, and its defense -- although improved -- is giving up too many key first downs. Coach Cam Cameron said he doesn't think about the potential for an 0-4, 0-5, 0-whatever start. His team's motto: There's no such thing as a bad day.

IU heads north for conference play

Friday, Oct. 5,2001 2:43 a.m.

Less than a week removed from its first conference loss, a humbling 4-1 defeat at the hands of Penn State, the women's soccer team will look to rebound on the road when it travels to Minnesota to play the Golden Gophers at 7 p.m. tonight.

Big Ten road warriors

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Oct. 5,2001 2:43 a.m.

It is not the season opener. It's not the home opener. It's not the Big Ten opener. No more new beginnings for the football team that is desperately searching for its first win. IU travels to Wisconsin for a 1 p.m. kickoff Saturday to play at arguably one of the hardest places on the road in the hopes of securing a victory.

Yeagley on verge of 500 wins

By Rob Mullally and Robert Mullally · Thursday, Oct. 4,2001 1:46 a.m.

Head coach Jerry Yeagley gets his first crack at his 500th win today as the men's soccer team plays Butler at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The game begins at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs come into tonight's game 2-5-0 after defeating Western Kentucky in their last match. IU holds a 10-1 career series edge against Butler, outscoring the Bulldogs 36-6.

Men's cross country looks to shake off poor performance

By Pat Crowell · Thursday, Oct. 4,2001 1:35 a.m.

After competeing in the Indiana Open Aug. 31, the men's cross country team hoped to beat several higher nationally ranked teams at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minnesota and prove it belonged with the best in the nation. But much like last season, the Hoosiers struggled at the event.

Big Ten golf tightens up

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Oct. 4,2001 1:34 a.m.

The Hoosiers finished the Northern Invitational Sept. 23 with an 898 three-day score for a sub-300 average round. But the results netted them only a tie for fourth place in a field that was without three of the potential top teams in the Big Ten.

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