Stories tagged with "opponent"

Defense driving Bulldogs by David Woods

Butler has been more efficient than last season in compiling perfect 2010 mark No matter how you figure it, Butler’s defense is tightening as its most important basketball... – Mar 08, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Buckeyes thump dispirited Hoosiers by Terry Hutchens

‘We ran out of air,’ Crean says of IU after 5th consecutive loss BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana’s basketball team has shown on numerous occasions this year... – Feb 11, 2010 at 2:19 AM in Indiana University

Gordon, Granger make first cut in U.S. program by Jeff Rabjohns

Minicamps later this year will help determine World, Olympic teams Indianapolis native Eric Gordon took another step toward being the youngest player on America’s Olympic... – Feb 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Colts fans at Park Tudor jest with Saints fans in online chat by Gretchen Becker

Last week, Park Tudor students had a long-distance pre-Super Bowl conversation online with kids from the New Orleans area. Lower School students participated in a 15-minute Skype... – Feb 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

IU wants real wins, not that moral type by Terry Hutchens

But close losses to Illinois, Purdue do show progress being made by young team Tom Crean isn’t interested in moral victories. Indiana’s loss at the buzzer at Illinois... – Feb 07, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

N.Y. media lionize Manning by indystar

A quick look at how the New York media assessed the Indianapolis Colts’ 30-17 victory over the New York Jets in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game in Indianapolis: Hardly... – Jan 25, 2010 at 6:50 AM in Colts

Painter: Starters 'not making good decisions' by Jeff Rabjohns

With Purdue on a three-game losing streak, Boilermakers coach Matt Painter took his upperclassmen to task today, saying they’re not playing with the effort, intensity and toughness... – Jan 18, 2010 at 12:44 PM in Purdue

Heading home, can Jones keep up pace? by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana sophomore guard Verdell Jones III has scored 20 or more points in four consecutive Big Ten games. No one else has an active streak longer than two... – Jan 09, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Pioneers stumble, quickly get up by Patrick Dorsey

Mooresville’s girls basketball team can be beaten. That became apparent Dec. 29 at the City Securities Hall of Fame Classic in New Castle, when Class 3A title contender... – Jan 07, 2010 at 12:00 AM in High school girls basketball

Mack leads Butler past Wisc.-Green Bay by David Woods

The new year begins with an old look in Horizon League basketball: Butler is in first place. After the Bulldogs’ bumpy start this season, they can take satisfaction in that.... – Dec 31, 2009 at 11:32 PM in Butler

Future of Wooden Tradition up in air by indystar

Organizers get Ball St. to step in; prep game part of doubleheader WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — They have played Arizona, Stanford, Louisville (twice), Cincinnati, Xavier, Butler... – Dec 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Bulldogs show they can beat Top 25 team by David Woods

Brad Stevens is meticulous in preparing for a college basketball game. But the message Saturday to his Butler Bulldogs transcended X’s and O’s. “Who in sports has... – Dec 12, 2009 at 10:45 PM in Butler

Crean, IU deliver 1st significant victory by Terry Hutchens

After struggling to win in coach’s 1st season, Hoosiers pull off an impressive upset It took Tom Crean a little more than 20 months to get his first signature coaching... – Dec 10, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Indiana University

Williams quietly makes big impact for Giants by Patrick Dorsey

Team-oriented senior helps drive plays, shuts down opponents’ best players Despite being listed at 6 feet tall, Ben Davis senior Dee Dee Williams is used to being overlooked... – Dec 09, 2009 at 9:24 PM in High school girls basketball

Colts' defense dominates after halftime by Phillip Wilson

Players say it has little to do with changes made in locker room Something seems different when the Indianapolis Colts play defense in the third quarter. They have allowed just 17... – Dec 09, 2009 at 1:05 AM in Colts

Crean: IU fans cross line by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Tom Crean talks all the time about how he loves the Indiana students and the way they support his basketball team. But late in the game Tuesday, the IU... – Dec 02, 2009 at 1:13 AM in Indiana University

Colts' backup quarterbacks work while No. 18 plays by Phil Richards

Backup QBs Sorgi, Painter observe and report what they see during game to Manning Peyton Manning has started all 185 games of his 12-year NFL career. He has taken every snap in 157... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Center Grove, Warren know each other well by Michael Pointer

Center Grove football coach Eric Moore chuckled when asked if he expected to be playing Warren Central again this year after losing 28-14 to the Warriors in the regular-season... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Indiana Pacers hold off Nets to extend winning streak by Mike Wells

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Never mind their inability to firmly hold onto a double-digit lead. Don’t pay attention to how the New Jersey Nets had their way in the paint in... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:51 AM in Pacers

Northwestern first test on Butler's tough road ahead by David Woods

For the first time, Butler visits a Big Ten arena nationally ranked and favored. The No. 11 Bulldogs will test their new status tonight against a Northwestern team reeling from the... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler