Stories tagged with "sports"

Bulldogs hold off spunky Aces by David Woods

Hayward’s free throws counter Ryan’s 3-point shooting at end EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The Colts can’t play without dramatic finishes, and that includes an... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Butcher contributes much-needed energy by David Woods

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Garrett Butcher said he never considered redshirting this college basketball season anyway. On Saturday night, it was evident how much he can help the No.... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Returning players cause nice problem for coaches by Mike Wells

One by one, the injured Indiana Pacers players who have missed all or part of the season are starting to return. It’s a situation the Pacers’ coaching staff is... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

No. 11 Butler hangs on to flush Aces 64-60 by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Shelvin Mack scored 17 points and Gordon Hayward added 15, including a game-sealing free throw with 3.6 seconds left, to preserve No. 11 Butler’s 64-60 win... – Nov 21, 2009 at 11:15 PM in Butler

4 Elliott TD passes lead Purdue past Indiana 38-21 by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Joey Elliott threw a career-high four touchdown passes to help Purdue beat Indiana 38-21 on Saturday and retain the Old Oaken Bucket. Both teams were eliminated... – Nov 21, 2009 at 7:49 PM in Purdue

Dixon's 4-yard TD gives UConn 33-30 win over ND by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Connecticut Huskies finally won one for their slain teammate, handing Notre Dame and coach Charlie Weis a second straight bitter defeat on senior day. Andre... – Nov 21, 2009 at 6:48 PM in Notre Dame

Butler wins Pioneer League title by Michael Pointer

David Laing kicked a 27-yard field goal with one second left to give Butler a 20-17 victory over Drake today and earn the program’s first Pioneer Football League title since... – Nov 21, 2009 at 4:45 PM in Butler

Crawfordsville team began what's now Hoosier Hysteria by Kyle Neddenriep

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — Odd-looking set shots. Jump balls after each basket. Twenty-five cent admission. The old liniment-in-the-jocks prank. And a final score of . . .... – Nov 21, 2009 at 1:05 AM in High school boys basketball

No. 3 Warriors limit Trojans to 110 yards of offense by Michael Pointer

Warren Central High School running back Shakir Bell was his usual superb self Friday night. But as great as he was, he wasn’t the main reason the Warriors earned a spot in... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

No stopping No. 1 Carmel by Ted Schultz

They race to 35-0 lead at half, en route to 4th straight trip to state final MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — After struggling offensively in the first half of its regional win over Fort... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Hinkle infrequently visited by David Woods

Bulldogs find it difficult to convince big schools to play on their home court Butler was awarded a No. 11 preseason ranking in college basketball after a decade of building a... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Johnson's run for history begins on the pole by indystar

Johnson needs to finish 25th or better to become 1st driver to win 4 straight titles HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson’s run for his fourth straight Sprint Cup title... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Promoter cancels annual event over tiff with agency by Michael Pointer

A boxing card that had become an annual November event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds was canceled Friday, with the event’s promoter saying he pulled out because of... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Butler faces Drake for league crown by David Woods

If Bulldogs win, they will host Dec. 5 Gridiron Classic Just four years removed from a winless season, Butler is within one victory of reaching the college football postseason. The... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Rayburn, Jones help Boilers rout Redhawks by indystar

Sophomore guard Brittany Rayburn scored 26 points and sophomore center Chelsea Jones had 12, both career highs, as Purdue’s women’s basketball team rolled over visiting... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

High school girls basketball roundup by indystar

Julia Henson scored 15 points to lead Plainfield (2-0) to a 49-36 high school girls basketball victory over Avon (2-1) on Friday night in the semifinals of the Hendricks County... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school girls basketball

No time for letdown for Wabash, DePauw by indystar

As great as the Monon Bell Game is for Wabash and DePauw, the emotional aftermath tends to linger. That’s a concern for a coach having to get his team ready for an NCAA... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in State Colleges

Sacre, Bouldin lead Gonzaga over IPFW by indystar

SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga coach Mark Few is not given to easy praise for his team, but he could find little to criticize after Friday’s 90-55 win over IPFW. “We... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in IPFW

Jaguars win 3rd straight to start by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Alex Young had 20 points and Robert Glenn added 17 as IUPUI beat Austin Peay 77-63 at the Glenn Wilkes Classic on Friday night. IUPUI (3-0) has won its... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in IUPUI

Lathan, Indiana State stop Colorado State by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Sophomore Dwayne Lathan posted team-leading totals of 18 points and nine rebounds as Indiana State defeated Colorado State 65-60 on Friday night. Harry... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana State