Volleyball

After mixed 2009, IU volleyball looks toward the future

By Drew Allen · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2009 11:53 p.m.

Upon the close of the 2009 season, the IU volleyball team believes a bright future is on the horizon.

Hoosiers finish even at 17-17, end season with 2 Big Ten wins

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 11:09 p.m.

The Hoosiers (17-17, 6-14) finish the season with a new single-season digs record-holder and career-hitting efficiency leader after beating Wisconsin in five sets Friday and sweeping Iowa on Saturday.

Senior night special for Hall, '09 Hoosier squad

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Nov. 22,2009 9:40 p.m.

The Hoosiers (15-17, 4-14) dropped a four-set loss to Ohio State (22-9, 10-8) on Friday and nearly took two sets away from No. 1 Penn State (30-0, 18-0) before falling in three on Saturday at University Gym.

Hoosiers hope for win on Senior Night

By Drew Allen · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:55 p.m.

Senior volleyball player Kelsey Hall and graduate student Whitney Thomas said they will look back on their careers with plenty of fond memories.

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Popik, Weeg discuss cultural differences

By Drew Allen · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 10:18 a.m.

IU volleyball players and staffers talk about their international experiences and the differences in culture and play in other nations.

Team splits weekend of 5-set games

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:38 p.m.

In a weekend of five-set affairs, the IU volleyball team experienced each possible end result, splitting its two away matches in Michigan.

IU hopes to kick into gear in final stretch

By Drew Allen · Thursday, Nov. 12,2009 11:25 p.m.

With only six matches remaining in the season, IU coach Sherry Dunbar said her team has to decide what kind of stamp to place on 2009.

Hoosiers continue to slip in Big Ten play

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Nov. 8,2009 10:10 p.m.

The IU volleyball team suffered another disappointing loss Friday, falling to No. 12 Minnesota in straight sets for the second time this season.

IU to face No. 12 Minnesota on Friday

By Drew Allen · Thursday, Nov. 5,2009 11:36 p.m.

The IU volleyball team had little time to dwell on its disappointing home loss to Purdue on Wednesday.

IU volleyball suffers another disappointing setback

By Drew Allen · Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 11:26 p.m.

The IU volleyball team took one from Purdue in West Lafayette on Sept. 30, but Purdue got its revenge in University Gym Wednesday.

2nd IU-Purdue match expected to reach a 5th set

Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:54 p.m.

The IU volleyball team can expect a grudge when it faces Purdue at University Gym for the second meeting between the teams at 7 p.m. today.

IU falters in 5th set for 2nd time

By Drew Allen · Monday, Nov. 2,2009 12:01 a.m.

Twice this weekend, the Hoosiers (14-12, 3-9) staged rallies to force decisive frames but fell short of victories against No. 6 Illinois (18-3, 10-2) and Northwestern (13-11, 4-8

Dunbar says Hoosiers need to ‘raise focus’ for weekend games

By Drew Allen · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 2:33 p.m.

The Hoosiers (14-10, 3-7) start the final stretch with rematches at home against No. 6 Illinois (16-3, 8-2) at 7 p.m. Friday and Northwestern (11-11, 2-8) at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Handshakes, high-5s prepare IU on game days

By Drew Allen · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 11:42 p.m.

Freshman setter Whitney Granado and several other players on the IU volleyball team participate in several ritual activities before their matches, both collectively and individually.

Hoosiers suffer 2 defeats over weekend

Sunday, Oct. 25,2009 11:25 p.m.

The IU volleyball team’s road trip ended with two more disappointing losses. The Hoosiers (14-10, 3-7) fell to No. 1 Penn State (22-0, 10-0) in straight sets Friday and suffered its third straight defeat at the hands of Ohio State (17-6, 5-5) on Saturday.

IU to play Penn State in contest shown on ESPNU

By Drew Allen · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:25 p.m.

The IU volleyball team is one of three teams tied for sixth in the Big Ten going into this weekend’s slated matches. The Hoosiers (15-8, 3-5) could have tiebreakers over each of the other two after their road trip.

IU sweeps Iowa, loses Sunday

By Drew Allen · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:05 a.m.

Sporting pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the IU volleyball team presented its largest audience of the season a dominant win Friday on Branch McCracken Court.The Hoosiers (14-8, 3-5) kicked off the annual Hoosier Hysteria festivities in Assembly Hall with a straight-set victory against Iowa (10-10, 2-6).