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Teams cite determination as key to victory

The middle of the pack for the women's Little 500 could contain this year's champion if track conditions improve and luck is on someone's side. Even though Alpha Omicron Pi, Con Fuoco and Alpha Phi have not been powerhouses recently, these teams say not to be surprised if determination drives them past the favorites.

Hoosiers topple Ohio State, fall to Penn State

Easter Sunday wasn't kind to the women's tennis team. The Hoosiers defeated No. 27 Ohio State 5-2 in Columbus, Ohio, Friday -- giving Ohio State its first conference loss of the season. But the Hoosiers couldn't sweep the weekend series, losing to Penn State 4-3 Sunday.

Hoosiers slip past Penn State 4-3

The Hoosiers returned to their winning ways Sunday afternoon as the men's tennis team topped Penn State 4-3 in the seniors' final home match. With two Big Ten matches remaining in the regular season, the Hoosiers are 12-6 overall, 4-4 in the conference.

Wrestling coaches place in nationals

Assistant wrestling coach Charles Burton finished second at the U.S. National Championships Saturday. Other members of the Hoosiers' coaching staff, Pat Cassidy and Mike Mena, finished fifth and sixth, respectively.

Hoosiers gain high rankings at Sea Ray Relay events

After the first day of competition at the Sea Ray Relays, IU showed why it was ranked sixth on the Team Power Rankings.

Pacers' O'Neal, Bill Russell make plans

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine O'Neal's summer plans are being revised, thanks to an invitation the Indiana Pacers' star received from Hall of Fame member Bill Russell. The former Boston Celtics star and coach, a sideline spectator at Friday night's game between Boston and the Pacers, took time to chat with O'Neal at halftime.

Hoosier novice team wins 1 race at Indiana Cup

With competition increasing, the rowing team managed one win at Saturday's Indiana Cup.

Hoosiers excel at Sea Ray Relay meet

In a meet featuring athletes from 117 different teams, the men's track team finished strong and maintained its momentum. IU finished with 13 Top 10 performances in 12 events and one first-place finish at the Sea Ray Relays this weekend in Knoxville, Tenn. The Hoosiers finished in the top five in three events.

IU, Purdue rivalry heats up

A new chapter has been added to the IU-Purdue basketball rivalry. With conference schedules condensing meetings between the teams from twice to once, the schools have added non-conference dates to extend the competition.

IU falls to 3-12 in Big Ten play after Northwestern series

The Hoosiers took a trip to Evanston, Ill., to face Northwestern Easter weekend. The Hoosiers lost three of four and came back with a below .500 record overall, falling to 3-12 in conference play.

Randle El looks to the future

Antwaan Randle El hasn't lined up under center except for a few times this spring. He's played strictly receiver for the first three weeks of spring practice and finally took some snaps last week. Is he rusty? Nowhere near it. In Saturday's Red-White Spring Game, two defenders for the white team jump offsides, busting through the line almost before Randle El takes the snap. He spins left, circles right and leaves the two men in white grasping air, the distance between them and him growing. "'Twaan," as many call him, nears the line of scrimmage, still running to his right, and fires a pass back toward the middle of field.

Around The Game

Hoosiers face 4 Big Ten teams at Hawkeye Invite

The women's golf team gets back on the road again this weekend, competing at the 26th Annual Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa, Saturday and Sunday. The team will look to rebound from a fifth-place finish in the Indiana Invitational last weekend.

Teams continue spring season

The men's and women's soccer teams both have unbeaten records this spring, and both teams look to continue their success Saturday.

Team braces for big 4-game series

Another weekend means another pair of talented opponents for the softball team. Two weeks into Big Ten play, the Hoosiers (12-25, 2-6 Big Ten) are behind in their quest to reach the Big Ten tournament. This weekend, IU looks to get back on track against two teams in the upper-echelon of the conference.

Conference showdowns for IU

The final two conference road games of the season are in store for the women's tennis team this weekend as they travel east to challenge two Big Ten foes.

Famous course awaits Hoosiers

Golf is a game of tradition. This weekend, the men's golf team will see plenty of it when the Hoosiers compete in the 16-team Kepler Invitational Saturday and Sunday at Ohio State's Scarlet Course.

Struggling teams to clash in Illinois

Baseball coach Bob Morgan said his team won't get Easter baskets when it travels to Evanston, Ill., this weekend for a four-game series with Northwestern. Instead, he said he hopes the Hoosiers find presents elsewhere -- such as winning their first Big Ten series this season against the last-place Wildcats. The four-game series opens at 3 p.m. Friday at Rocky Miller Park.

Mixed bag highlights Row 7

Row 7 is mixed with experience and newcomers, but each team has confidence in its capability. One team boasts three experienced riders, while the two other squads didn't field a team in last year's women's Little 500. Despite low qualification times, the teams are ready to show their stuff in the race.

Exchange uncertainties plague riders' hopes

Lack of experience, poor exchanges and uncertainty as to who will ride come race day played into where the teams in Row 7 will line up for the men's Little 500. But the teams said they refuse to believe starting from the middle of the pack will hurt their chances to speed toward the front of the field. Some even think the less-than-stellar starting position will help.