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1 goal of 22 attempts gets IU the win over Butler

INDIANAPOLIS -- Butler goalkeeper Jason Richarz was like a stubborn brick wall, denying nearly every scoring chance the men's soccer team had Friday night. He trapped, smacked and swatted away each ball that came near him -- until sophomore midfielder Pat Noonan scurried past defenders and tucked a goal past Richarz with five minutes left in the game.

Hoosiers fall at Northwestern, 52-33

EVANSTON, Ill. -- If there were any doubts about Northwestern's place atop the Big Ten standings, they were erased Saturday when the Wildcats played IU. And whatever doubts existed about IU's defense still linger after the Hoosier defense again allowed its opponent to score big.

Softball Olympian returns to IU

Signs of the 2000 Games still linger around Olympic softball player Michelle Venturella almost a week after the Sydney Games. As she watched an IU softball exhibition game against Indiana State Saturday, she wore a navy jacket with an embroidered American flag and the word "SOFTBALL" across the chest. On the softball diamond, junior Brooke Monroe wore a patriotic catcher's helmet that Venturella passed on to her.

Geyer quits basketball team

Senior forward Tom Geyer has left the IU men's basketball team. After making the decision Thursday night, he informed interim head coach Mike Davis of his decision Friday morning.

Hoosiers travel to Franklin for invitational

The women's golf team won't have to go far to compete in the Legends Invitational, which takes place an hour away in Franklin, Ind. With the recent golfer-unfriendly weather conditions, the Hoosiers might wish they were traveling further.

Women's soccer struggle in Big Ten games

Women's soccer coach Joe Kelley saw his team play its best this weekend. But the best they could do still ended with two losses. The Hoosiers dropped a pair of conference games at Bill Armstrong Stadium, 2-1 to Wisconsin Friday in double-overtime and 1-0 to Minnesota Sunday.

Disappointment, delight for cross county team

The men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Notre Dame Friday with an optimistic outlook. They left with mixed emotions. While the men placed fifth, beating two top-25 teams, the women fell short of their goals, finishing 12th in a field of 31 teams.

Freshman recruit pays off

Despite her youth, freshman Linda Tran could hardly be considered inexperienced when it comes to playing tennis. She picked up the game at the age of 9, and since then, nothing has stopped her, not even the transition to the college game. Three weeks ago, playing in her first college tournament, Tran won her singles flight at the Indiana Fall Invitational, and she said she hopes to continue her success.

Freshman standout has home course advantage in golf

Geyer quits basketball team

Senior forward Tom Geyer has left the IU men's basketball team. After making the decision Thursday night, he informed interim head coach Mike Davis of his decision Friday morning.

Cross country travels to Notre Dame Invite

Football team prepares for 1st conference road game against No. 22 Northwestern

Each week, there's a new buzz in the world of Big Ten football. Last week, it was the conference office admitting the referees missed some crucial calls in Michigan's victory against Illinois. Two weeks ago, the buzz was Penn State's unlikely1-4 start.

Linebacker looks for improvement after Iowa win

That IU football player who burst through Iowa's offensive line with ease last Saturday wasn't a safety. He might have displayed the explosive running ability of a safety, and he certainly had the size of one.

Unlikely Northwestern team in Big Ten lead

What's up with Northwestern? Don't the Wildcats know almost everyone except their mommas picked them to close the Big Ten barn door after all the thoroughbreds trounced over them?

Hoosiers travel to Butler, play Michigan

Jerry Yeagley knows nobody is invincible in collegiate soccer this season. The men's soccer coach has seen his Hoosiers struggle to beat less talented teams. He's also seen top notch teams lose games they shouldn't.

Coaches travel the road from club to varsity

At his first recruiting tournament as a varsity coach, Steve Burns was asked if he'd want to fill coach Jerry Yeagley's shoes at IU -- where he could maintain a men's soccer program that's won five national championships in 27 years.

IU running out of chances

The agenda is starting to thin for the women's soccer team. And sitting in ninth place, the Hoosiers are running out of opportunities to climb the Big Ten ladder. With five games left in conference play, IU would not make the Big Ten tournament field the first weekend of November.

Upbeat Hoosiers need road wins

Coach Katie Weismiller remains optimistic. Judging by her team's high morale, Weismiller's daily volleyball lessons must include steadfast adherence to upbeat attitudes. While it seems the volleyball team would be scattering and fretful after a 1-3 start in the Big Ten, it's not.

Field hockey faces Bucknell and Penn State

The field hockey team is riding a wave of momentum after earning its first win of the season Sunday in a 4-0 decision against Bellarmine University, and hopes to crash down onto Bucknell University and Penn State this weekend.

Tennis team to face stiffer test in invitational

The women's tennis team continues its season this weekend in the Hoosier Classic Invitational. Five teams from around the country travel to compete with IU in what will be a stiffer test for the Hoosiers than the Indiana Fall Invitational.