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Hoosier teams compete with varied successes

By Amanda Schmitt · Monday, Nov. 6,2000 1:27 a.m.

The Hoosier women's swimming and diving team continued its undefeated season with two more wins this weekend against Kentucky and Northwestern in dual meets. Its record is now at 4-0.

Volleyball team defeats Iowa

Monday, Nov. 6,2000 1:25 a.m.

The volleyball team rebounded from a loss against No. 7 Minnesota to defeat Iowa in three matches Saturday. The Hoosiers fell to the Golden Gophers (22-2, 11-2 in conference play) in three matches, 15-2, 18-16, 15-11. IU improved to 14-10, 5-9 in Big Ten play with a 15-7, 15-11, 15-13 win over the Buckeyes.

Team loses in overtime

Monday, Nov. 6,2000 1:25 a.m.

The men's soccer team snapped a 10-game winning streak Saturday in a 1-0 overtime loss to Stanford. The Hoosiers then turned the loss into a two-game losing streak, losing 2-1 to Cal-Berkeley Sunday.

Hoosiers search for go-to man

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Monday, Nov. 6,2000 1:24 a.m.

With former guard A.J. Guyton graduated and drafted to the Chicago Bulls, the Hoosiers are searching for a go-to man. There were signs of promise from junior forward Jarrad Odle and freshman forward Jared Jeffries Sunday in IU's 84-74 win against Athletes in Action (5-2).

Freshman Jared Jeffries shines in preseason game

By David Uchiyama · Monday, Nov. 6,2000 1:23 a.m.

Interim head coach Mike Davis has said many times that Jared Jeffries is a good basketball player who will contribute a great many things to this year's team. Jeffries lived up to the billing Sunday as he led IU to an 84-74 victory against Athletes in Action.

Another heartbreaker

By Dan Cortez · Monday, Nov. 6,2000 1:21 a.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Paul Mandina stared with a stoic look on his face at the brown lectern before him. Mandina scratched his head as he tried to explain the frustration after the Hoosiers had just lost another close football game. Illinois squeaked past IU, 42-35, before 54,283 fans, ending the Hoosiers' bowl chances. The Hoosiers' senior defensive tackle and co-captain could not find the words.

Coach holds Hannig for tournament play

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 12:48 p.m.

Junior goalkeeper Colin Rogers spent most of his three years at IU benched behind National Player of the Year candidate senior T.J. Hannig. This weekend in Berkeley, Calif., Hannig will serve as Rogers' backup, as the Hoosiers face Stanford and Cal.

Football tries to stay alive

By Dan Cortez · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 5:11 a.m.

Kurt Kittner didn't shy away from criticizing his performance last weekend in Illinois' 14-10 loss at Michigan State. The Illini junior quarterback said even his mom could have made some of the throws he couldn't.

Soccer to end season on road

By Nick Bowton · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 4:45 a.m.

This weekend is supposed to be an uneventful one for the men's soccer team. Coach Jerry Yeagley traditionally gives the team a week off before the Big Ten Tournament so it can rest -- both physically and mentally. But this year will be different.

Hoosiers to face Athletes in Action

Friday, Nov. 3,2000 4:37 a.m.

After weeks of slamming against themselves in practice, men's basketball will finally face another team. The Hoosiers' preparation for the regular season begins against Athletes in Action at 2 p.m. Sunday in Assembly Hall. IU will play a second exhibition game Nov. 10 against Marathon Oil before facing Pepperdine University in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament Nov. 14.

Style, flair distinguish sophomore's play

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 4:35 a.m.

Juggling and whipping soccer balls across the field to wide-open teammates and tricking defenders, Marcus Chorvat, a sophomore midfielder on the men's soccer team, is known for his stylish play.

Freshmen's season disappoints

By Aaron Sharockman · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 4:33 a.m.

Freshman midfielder Emily Hotz can't even remember the last time a team of hers had a losing season.

Small size, big plays for Floyd

By Guy Cipriano · Friday, Nov. 3,2000 4:29 a.m.

Junior defensive back Marcus Floyd said he's blessed. He's not blessed in physical stature. Floyd stands just 5-foot-9 and weighs 191 pounds.

Cross country team enjoys ranking

By Mary Warren · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2000 11:48 p.m.

When the men's cross country team set their goals for the season, they had no idea they would exceed all their expectations. Yesterday, coach Robert Chapman was named Big Ten Coach of the Year.

Hockey team has high hopes

By Brett Wallace · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2000 11:26 p.m.

Ask the hockey team's captains and first line who the team's rival is, and they'll give a more energetic, unified response than the Three Tenors could ever hope to achieve. "Miami."

Hoosiers end season 1-11

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2000 11:25 p.m.

Through thick and thin, the field hockey team completed its first varsity season after 19 years of not fielding a team. But this season ended with a 1-11 record and suffered shutouts in all the losses, even though the team exceeded expectations.

Passing could revive team

By Dan Cortez · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2000 11:22 p.m.

As the season progresses, the Hoosiers' offense continues to focus more on the rushing game. IU has had success doing so, averaging 257.6 yards per game on the ground, the eighth best rushing attack in the nation.

Team prepares for tourney

Wednesday, Nov. 1,2000 11:19 p.m.

The women's tennis team ends its fall season with a trip to Michigan for the ITA/Rolex Midwest Championships this weekend. The tournament kicks off with qualifying rounds today and Friday, and main draws beginning Saturday. It is an individual event, so the team does not gain points.

Football coach remains patient

By Guy Cipriano · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2000 11:18 p.m.

Many coaches in Cam Cameron's shoes would be frustrated by now. For three years, the football coach has witnessed his team lose too many close games in the final minutes. This season is no different, as three of the Hoosiers' five losses have been decided in the last minutes of the game. Saturday against Penn State, Cameron's team fell 27-24 on a field goal with less than one minute remaining.

Volleyball Hoosiers face road woes

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2000 11:25 p.m.

Friendly confines anywhere in the Big Ten? Hardly. Well, sometimes. Sometimes far from it. The women's volleyball team has yet to find any gymnasium, hall or arena overly cordial, not even their home turf -- University Gym.

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