Stories tagged with "NCAA Tournament"

Butler, Purdue players make U.S. teams by David Woods

Butler’s basketball program achieved a milestone Thursday. For the first time in 46 years, the Bulldogs had a player selected to a U.S. national team — two players, in fact. Gordon... – Jun 18, 2009 at 5:42 PM in Sports

Ben Davis' All-Star teammates would relish being foes by indystar

Alex Bentley and DeAirra Goss are hoping last weekend’s games between the Indianapolis Star Indiana High School All-Stars and the Kentucky All-Stars won’t be the last... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in West Marion County

Butler's Graves to revive basketball career by David Woods

The NBA Finals might represent the pinnacle of basketball, but there are other ways to earn a living by playing the sport. A.J. Graves wants to be among those on a pro basketball... – Jun 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Butler

Vanderbilt shuts down IU in NCAA tournament by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vanderbilt pitcher Sonny Gray gave up seven hits and struck out 10 as the Commodores beat Indiana 10-0 in an elimination game of the NCAA tournament on... – May 30, 2009 at 7:35 PM in Indiana University

Co-aces Arnett, Bashore carry Hoosiers' tournament hopes by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Eric Arnett and Matt Bashore might be college baseball’s best pitching combination. Both are potential first-round picks in the June draft. They... – May 29, 2009 at 2:25 AM in Indiana University

IU baseball rallies to finish strong by Terry Hutchens

Hoosiers humbled by poor start, then come together to win 25 of 35 games BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In late March, the Indiana baseball team was 7-15. The preseason predictions of... – May 27, 2009 at 2:03 AM in Indiana University

IU hopes for immediate impact from recruits by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The anticipation is building. So are the comparisons. Indiana basketball fans are wondering whether a top 10 freshman class can do what Purdue’s... – May 21, 2009 at 2:21 AM in Indiana University

Ex-HSE softball star powers Fresno St. by Nat Newell

Former Hamilton Southeastern High School softball star Morgan Melloh led Fresno State to its third Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship, earning the win in a 3-2... – May 11, 2009 at 6:03 PM in Fishers

UIndy wins Midwest Regional by indystar

Maggie Swanson’s two-run homer in the sixth inning carried the University of Indianapolis to a 6-4 victory over Wayne State in the championship game of the NCAA Division II... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

UIndy's Megan Russell is league's player of the year by Michael Pointer

Megan Russellwas judged to be the top Marion County prep softball player three years ago. Now, she’s been named the best player in one of the top NCAA Division II softball... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in South Marion County

Northwest grad's gracious support helps AAU teams by indystar

Kevin McKinney has never met Rodney Carney. But if McKinney — a Marion, Ind., resident, high school basketball official and AAU basketball coach — ever gets a chance to... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in West Marion County

USI coach resigns, program investigated by Jeff Rabjohns

Facing an internal investigation of “irregularities” within the program, University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball coach Rick Herdes resigned this... – May 08, 2009 at 3:34 PM in Sports

NCAA cuts time to decide on NBA draft by David Woods

How long should a college basketball player have to decide whether he’s good enough to play in the NBA? One week. At least that’s what NCAA legislation determines is... – May 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Area players power Western Illinois softball team by indystar

Western Illinois softball coachHolly Van Vlymenhistorically had not recruited Indianapolis-area players. But that changed after she saw the Hoosier Pride select team in action two... – Apr 25, 2009 at 2:21 AM in State Colleges

Tribe player's gesture makes a daughter's day by indystar

I took my daughter, who has a rare genetic disorder and a variety of medical and developmental challenges, to see the Indianapolis Indians play Tuesday. We had front-row seats near... – Apr 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Coming home: Former Cathedral basketball star Stephen Thomas to leave Dayton, transfer to IUPUI by Kyle Neddenriep

Stephen Thomas, a 6-1 guard who was a two-time City Player of the Year at Cathedral High School, said he is transferring to IUPUI after two seasons at Dayton. “I’m... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in IUPUI

Center Grove graduate hope to be major league draft pick by Michael Pointer

Pitcher J.B Paxson works to get leg healthy for scouts J.B. Paxson is winding a college career full of twists and turns in a surprising place. The former Center Grove High School... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Greenwood

Ex-Cathedral star transferring to IUPUI by Kyle Neddenriep

Stephen Thomas is counting down the days until he comes home. Thomas, a 6-1 guard who was a two-time City Player of the Year at Cathedral High School, said he is transferring to... – Apr 17, 2009 at 4:44 PM in IUPUI

Purdue ranked 10th in preseason poll by Jeff Rabjohns

The Sporting News picked Purdue as part of its early preseason top 10 men’s basketball teams. In today’s e-mail issue, college basketball writer Mike DeCourcy has Purdue 10th.... – Apr 11, 2009 at 5:47 PM in Purdue

Fever have high hopes for January by Jeff Rabjohns

Arizona State star, taken with sixth pick, can play both guard spots Briann January had a good February and an even better March. The Indiana Fever hope she helps them win in... – Apr 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Fever