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The IU baseball team readies for another inning during the first game of the Cream and Crimson World Series October 8, 2008 at Sembower Field.

Team prepares for first in-state game, coach rebuilds stagnant program

By DeAntae Prince · Tuesday, March 3,2009 12:11 a.m.

Indiana State’s Sycamore Field will play host to IU’s first in-state contest, which will begin at 3 p.m. The game provides an IU team, which has had multiple games canceled, an opportunity to head into a game-heavy March with a win.

Improvement marks Taber’s senior year

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, March 3,2009 12:10 a.m.

There was a time not so long ago when the sound of Chuck Crabb announcing Kyle Taber’s entry into an IU basketball game cued the slow, mass exodus of fans from all corners of Assembly Hall. Such a time has passed.

IU freshman guard Matt Roth walks to the bench late in the second half of IU's 75-53 loss to Northwestern on Wednesday evening at Assembly Hall. IU coach Tom Crean subbed in a line up of bench players after it became apparent that IU would not stage a comeback late in the game.

Big Ten leader Michigan State to visit last-place IU at home

By Tom Kirby · Tuesday, March 3,2009 12:08 a.m.

All season the rallying cry for IU basketball has been “passion for the past, excitement for the future.”

IU freshman Jeremy Langer hits a forehand during his singles match against Northwestern Sunday afternoon at the IU Tennis Center. Langer lost his match in a tie breaker.

Around Sports

By IDS staff · Monday, March 2,2009 12:39 a.m.

Check out what happened this weekend in IU sports.

Latest Sampson rebuttal shows coach’s weakness

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, March 2,2009 12:33 a.m.

While the IU men’s basketball team was losing an absolute heartbreaker this weekend at Penn State, many in the Hoosier nation were digesting the words of former coach Kelvin Sampson.

Hoosiers place 5th at Big Ten Championships

By Kevin Loughery · Monday, March 2,2009 12:29 a.m.

The No. 7 IU men’s swimming and diving team wrapped up the Big Ten Championships on Saturday in West Lafayette, where it finished fifth in the conference.

Sophomore Stephanie Chin talks with her coach after a jump Saturday afternoon at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse. Chin was one of many track team members to participate in the Big Ten Championships this weekend.

Track and field teams finish in top-10 at Big Ten Tournament

By Ari Shifron · Monday, March 2,2009 12:25 a.m.

The women placed fourth with 69.5 points, up from last year’s total of 33.5. The men, meanwhile, placed sixth with 61 points, better than last year’s 35 points. Both teams placed ninth last year.

Track and field teams finish in top-10 at Big Ten Tournament

By Ari Shifron · Monday, March 2,2009 12:23 a.m.

The women placed fourth with 69.5 points, up from last year’s total of 33.5. The men, meanwhile, placed sixth with 61 points, better than last year’s 35 points. Both teams placed ninth last year.

Senior Drew Allenspach tracks his shot during practice on Thursday afternoon at the IU Driving Range.

Golfer plans business career post-competition

By Ryan Winn · Monday, March 2,2009 12:13 a.m.

A life in the PGA is not in Drew Allenspach’s future plans. Instead, a career at the Swiss bank UBS in the Mergers, Acquisitions practice in New York and amateur golf competitions await him.

Senior Night caps off career of four Hoosiers

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Monday, March 2,2009 12:04 a.m.

Of the 11 banners hanging from the rafters of Assembly Hall, 10 belong to the accomplishments of men’s teams. Members of the women’s basketball team said IU coach Felisha Legette-Jack does not let them forget that fact, but the current senior class might reverse that trend. Legette-Jack said she wants the tradition and legacy to be about an all-around approach.

IU beats Michigan 67-61, finishes out regular season

By Brandon Smith · Sunday, March 1,2009 11:56 p.m.

In basketball, March signifies one thing: the NCAA tournament. With no spot solidified for the Hoosiers, a win against the 10th-place team in the conference would only help their case to get in. The Hoosiers got that win Sunday, defeating Michigan 67-61 on Senior Day.

IU senior forward Kyle Taber grabs a rebound away from Penn State's Stanley Pringle, foreground left, and Jamelle Cornley, right, during the second half Saturday in State College, Pa.. Penn State won 61-58.

Hoosiers drop late lead to Penn State, lose in heartbreaker

By Tom Kirby · Sunday, March 1,2009 11:56 p.m.

Freshman guard Nick Williams’ dejected look after the final buzzer on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center told the story.

Hoosiers beat Michigan by 6

Sunday, March 1,2009 11:28 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team closed out the regular season today with a 67-61 victory over Michigan at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers hope the win will help secure a spot in this year's NCAA Tournament. Check the IDS Above the Rim blog for more information about the game

Hoosiers place 5th at Big Ten Championships

By Kevin Loughery · Saturday, Feb. 28,2009 10:50 p.m.

Upon completion of the Big Ten Championships in West Lafayette Saturday, No. 7 IU men’s swimming and diving team placed fifth with 449.5 points, 379.5 behind champion No. 4 Michigan. No. 9 Ohio State was second, followed by Minnesota and No. 14 Purdue.