The ISU men's track and field team has a number of returning athletes and a recruiting class that will add further depth to the 2010-2011 Missouri Valley Conference championship team.
Final Score
At 0-12, the only thing that the Colts can really look forward to is the NFL Draft. The Colts will most likely end up with the first pick and will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck. After drafting Luck what should the Colts do if they also have a healthy Peyton Manning? Should they trade the "once-in-a-decade" Andrew Luck? Should they trade their franchise, future hall of fame quarterback, Peyton Manning? Or should they keep both of them?
The Indiana State University men's basketball team will take on Maryville at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, inside the Hulman Center, for the first time ever.
The Indiana State University Men's track and field team prepare for their first meet of the season on Friday.
The Indiana State University women's track and field team is ready to compete in the upcoming season
The ISU women's basketball Lady Sycamores defeated the Butler Bulldogs 49-46 Tuesday night at the Hulman Center.
Final Score
The stage is set for the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship game. The game will be a rematch between the one loss Alabama Crimson Tide and the only team that beat them during the year in the Undefeated Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers.
The Indiana State University women's basketball team knocked down 13 3-pointers and came away with their first road victory of the season, 75-59 over the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames.
Indiana State men's basketball traveled to Iowa to take on the Boise State Broncos last Saturday night in the Taco Bell Arena. It was a slow start and the teams went into the half tied at 30, but in the end, Boise State pulled away with the win at 74-65.
In just two days, the Indiana State University women's soccer team managed to raise $2,500 for the Ryves Hall Christmas House.
Three players were in the double figures for the Indiana State University women's basketball team in the matchup against University of Tennessee at Martin Wednesday night.
The Indiana State women's track and field team increased depth in preparations for the 2011-12 indoor and outdoor track and field season.
The Indiana State University women's volleyball team fell 0-3 (25-16, 25-15, 25-16) to Wichita State University in the quarterfinals of the 2011 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Volleyball Tournanment.
ISU vs IUPUI The Indiana State Sycamores women's basketball team defeated IUPUI Jaguars 65-40 Tuesday night at the Hulman Center. The Sycamores maintain a record for the season of 2-2, while the Jaguars drop to 1-2. Senior guard and foward Deja Mattox heightened her career highs Tuesday night by both points and rebounds.
The Indiana State University men's basketball team traveled to Orlando, Fla. to compete in the Old Spice Classic where the team finished third.
Final Score
In a world with Penn State's Jerry Sandusky, Syracuse's Bernie Fine and even Justin Bieber paternity tests, it's great to see an athlete who does and says the right things. Tim Tebow has made many sports experts eat their words by being successful and winning games. His character and personal attitude are awesome, and he is thankful for everything by confidently showing his faith. How can people not like this guy?
Aaron Archie: Redshirt junior linebacker led the tackles for ISU, nationally tied for the 12th spot, and came second in conference. Shakir Bell: Sophomore running back who earned MVFC Offensive Player of the Year. He leds the nation with 1670 rushing yards and an average of 151.
Men’s basketball hang on to win game against the Ball State Cardinals 57-50 at the Hulman Center
The Indiana State men's basketball team kicked off the weekend in the Hulman Center Friday night when they took on the Ball State University (BSU) Cardinals. After a close match, ISU walked away with the win 57-50.
Turnovers and inopportune penalties proved costly as the ISU football team fell to the Southern Illinois University Saturday at Memorial Stadium, 28-35.
The Lady Mocs of the University of Tennesse Chatanooga defeated the Sycamores 75-54 Friday night at the Hulman Center.
ISU vs. Missouri State University
ISU vs. Wichita State University
Indiana State University football will be honoring fourteen seniors Saturday in the game against Southern Illinois University.
Stacy Qualizza: "I will definitely miss being a part of a team in general. It's hard to describe how close we all are, but we basically see each other more than our own families. I'm going to miss all of the great girls I've had the opportunity to play with these past four years and all of the great memories we've made along the way.
Mens cross country team places 12th in Great Lakes Region Championship with the help of Craig Padget
The Indiana State men's cross country team finished 12th of the 31 teams at the NCAA Division I Great Lakes Regional Championship Saturday in Toledo, Ohio.
The Sycamore women's cross country team reached their goal of finishing 15th of the 33 teams at the NCAA Division I Great Lakes Regional Championship Saturday in Toledo, Ohio.
In a Sycamore victory against the Missouri State Bears, ISU saw another triumph on the field.
The Indiana State football team defeated the Missouri State Bears 28-20 on the road this weekend. Sophomore running back Shakir Bell set a new ISU record.
Indian State men's basketball opened their 2011-12 season against the Eastern Illinois Panthers Friday night in Hulman Center. After a tough-fought game from both teams, ISU pulled away with the win at 79-72.
Seven seconds remained in the game. The University of Detroit Mercy Titans' ball, and the Sycamores were leading by two points. Play resumed and the clock wound down as Indiana State players pressured the Titans. The shot went up and wide right of the basket. The buzzer sounded. Indiana State University women's basketball won their season opener at the Hulman Center Friday night.
The Indiana State women's volleyball team swept the Illinois State Redbirds Saturday night in the ISU Arena. Final set scores were (25-21, 25-22, 25-23).
ISU Men's Basketball
ISU Women's Basketball
ISU men's basketball
ISU women's basketball
The success of Indiana State athletics is not only credited to the faculty in each sport, but also to the program that expands the core of each athlete's robustness, stamina and character: strength and conditioning.
Indiana State women's volleyball held their last non-conference game in front of a crowd of 188 last Tuesday night in the ISU Arena. ISU fell to the IUPUI Jaguars 0-3, final set scores 19-25, 20-25, and 19-25. The Sycamores' final record for their non-conference season ended 14-15.
The Indiana State University football team travels to Springfield Missouri to take on the Missouri State Bears.
The Indiana State University men's basketball team will be in a minimum of six televised appearances in the upcoming 2011-2012 season.
The Indiana State University men's and women's basketball teams will begin their 2011-12 season campaign on Friday.
Six runners from the Indiana State women's cross country team competed in the Hoosier Invitational Friday at Indiana University. Five runners competed for the Sycamores, while one runner competed unattached.
The Indiana State men's cross country team competed Friday at the Indiana University Hoosier Invitational. Three men ran with Sycamore jerseys while 11 others competed unattached.
Final Score
The importance of every play in a football game was proven in the Louisiana State University (LSU)-Alabama game. This game also showed the importance of special teams. This grind-it-out, tough, defensive game was not the most entertaining game of all time, but it definitely lived up to all the hype.
The Indiana State women's basketball defeated the Bellarmine Knights at Friday night's expedition game; giving the fans a preview of the upcoming season. ISU dominated the Knights 84-39, with every player contributing at least one shot.
The ISU football team fell to number-one-ranked North Dakota State University 27-16 despite the fair fight.
ISU vs. Evansville
ISU vs. Southern Illinois University
Angie and Jeff Martin are among many relationships in the Sycamore staff, but they are the only couple who works in the same department with the same athletes.
This fall, Sycamore athletic teams continue to march on and challenge the best in the nation, bringing pride to our little institution. In past weeks, teams have sweat on the court, field, pitch, course and green with the opportunity of post-season play and, more importantly, post-season victories in sight.
The Indiana State football team will battle number one nationally ranked North Dakota State University Saturday at the Memorial Stadium.
The Indiana State University Men's and Women's Basketball teams will hit the court for the first time this season this weekend.
In his senior year of running cross country for the Sycamores, Craig Padgett finished fourth, earned All-Conference honors and contributed to the team's third consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Championship Title.
Final Score
With an improbable, miraculous and outstanding season, the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series. This resilient Cardinals team was the ultimate "Cinderella Story" this year. The Cardinals came out of nowhere just to make the postseason, and now they are the World Champions.
The Sycamore Men’s Cross Country team brought home their third MVC title Sunday.
The ISU men's cross country team was crowned champion Sunday at the 2011 Missouri Valley Championships (MVC), making it their third consecutive victory. Head Coach John McNichols was awarded coach of the year for the eighth time in his career.
The Sycamore women finished sixth Sunday at the 2011 Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Championships. The women were chosen fifth in the pre-meet poll.
ISU vs. Creighton
ISU vs. Drake
Final Score
Money is said to be the root of all evil. This point is proven well in what Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) football has become.
ISU Men's Cross Country
ISU Women's Cross Country
Defending Missouri Valley Conference Champions, the Indiana State University Men's Basketball team, were picked to finish third in the upcoming 2011-12 season.
The Indiana State University women's basketball team were selected to finish fifth in the upcoming 2011-12 Missouri Valley Conference season.
Since the age of seven, senior runner Kelsie Slater has been running for enjoyment and competition. Her early start has propelled her to compete for Indiana State University in cross- country and track and field.
The Indiana State University women's soccer fell 0-1 to the Creighton University Bluejays in the final game of the 2011 regular season. The Sycamores now wait on other conference teams to finish regular season play to know if the team will be competing in the 2011 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
The Indiana State University football team fell 14-17 to Illinois State University despite a strong fourth quarter effort Saturday.
ISU vs. Bradley University
ISU vs. University of Northern Iowa
Neither rain nor cold stopped the Sycamore women's soccer team from coming away with a 1-0 victory in the final home game of the season against the University of Evansville Wednesday night at the Memorial Stadium.
The number 16/17 ranked Sycamores are scheduled to travel to Normal, Ill. to compete against the Illinois State Redbirds in a nationally televised event on Saturday.
The Indiana State University women's golf team closed the 2011 fall season with a fourth place finish on Tuesday at the Payne Stewart Memorial competition.
The ISU women's cross country team finished 26th in the 2011 NCAA Division 1 Pre-National meet on Sunday against some of the most competitive teams in the nation.
The Indiana State men raced to a 21st place finish at the NCAA Division 1 Pre-National meet on Sunday.
Final Score
We hear of season-ending injuries. We hear of career-ending injuries. But we rarely hear of life-ending injuries. That is what happened to IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon. He was a very successful driver and was only 33 years old.
Indiana State Women's Basketball is hosting their 7th annual Big Blue Block Party on Friday. The block party will take place in the Clabber Girl Parking Lot at the corner of 9th and Cherry from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. There will be free food, music, a kid zone, and an autograph session. Members of the coaching staff and the entire 2011-12 Sycamore roster will be on hand to meet.
Three years ago at the Memorial Stadium, the Indiana State University football team broke the 33-game losing streak at a Homecoming matchup against the Western Illinois Leathernecks. On that day the Sycamores came from behind in a nail-biting game and secured the victory 17-14.
The Indiana State University women's soccer team fought hard for 90 minutes against the Illinois State Redbirds but was defeated 4-1 Friday night.
The Indiana State volleyball team fell short of a victory after a tough fight against Illinois State University last Thursday. ISU took set one, but could not hold on. The Sycamores lost 1-3; final set scores 25-16, 21-25, 23-25, and 23-25.
The Indiana State women's golf team tied for 11th place at the Western Michigan University MAC Preview Tuesday.
ISU women's senior soccer players
Final Score
It's mid-October, and for baseball fans, this means that the Major League Baseball postseason is in full swing. Right now, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers are battling for the National League Pennant. The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are in a battle for the American League Pennant. These are four great teams, but where are the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, or even the Philidelphia Phillies (the three highest salaries in baseball)? Is baseball better with small market teams this year?
Six former Sycamores, three student-athletes and three former coaches, are to be inducted into the 20th Class of the Indiana State University Athletics Hall of Fame during the 2011 ISU Homecoming celebration.
ISU cross country is home of the only coaching duo in the MVC to be admitted to the track and field All-Centennial Team. ISU men's head coach John McNichols and ISU women's head coach John Gartland are among only nine others in MVC history with this honor.
Sports Editorial
All of us have seen that movie that is described as "the underdog story." Think any Rocky movie, "Remember the Titans" and "Little Giants."
FOX columnist Greg Couch
Two years ago, I visited the Indiana State football team and its facilities. It was the worst football team in America. The worst program overall. Maybe the worst ever.
Not anymore.
Indiana State's Volleyball team started strong on Friday night against Southern Illinois, but could not hold on. ISU lost 1-3, final set scores ended at 25-18, 22-25, 23-25 and 13-25.
The Indiana State University women's volleyball team took on the Evansville Purple Aces last Saturday night. ISU won the game 3-1, final set scores being 25-19, 21-25, 25-23, and 25-11.
The Indiana State University women's soccer team was defeated 2-0 Sunday by the University of Northern Iowa Panthers.
The Sycamores traveled to Cedar Falls, Iowa this Saturday to take on defending Missouri Valley Football Conference Champions, the Northern Iowa Panthers.
The Indiana State University women's golf team finished third at the Butler Fall Invitational Monday and Tuesday.
The Indiana State football team improves their national ranking following the 38-28 victory over the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits to number 17.
Final Score
The NFL regular season is a quarter of the way through, and there are only two teams left unbeaten. They are the defending Super Bowl champions the Green Bay Packers and the surprising Detroit Lions. The Packers are proven winners, of course, but what is going on in Detroit this year? Are they serious contenders or is their start just a fluke?
Loyola University Chicago Ramblers defeated the Indiana State women's soccer team 2-0 Sunday afternoon at the Loyola Soccer Park.
The Indiana State University football team returned to the national rankings following their defeat of Youngstown State University Saturday.
The Sycamores started strong and held on to their lead to finish on top in the high scoring game
The Sycamores went in to Saturday's game against 24th ranked Youngstown State University at Memorial Stadium with one thing to prove: that they have gone from pretenders to contenders.
Indiana State University women's volleyball team defeated Bradley University 3-2 (29-27, 21-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-13) Friday night.
Indiana State women's volleyball fell short of a victory against 14th ranked University of Northern Iowa last Saturday, final set scores being 11-25, 11-25, and 17-25.
The Indiana State University women's soccer team opened conference play against Missouri State University at Memorial Stadium Friday.
ISU Lady Sycamores fall short in weekend play against Ohio University and Miami University.
The Indiana State University women's golf team finished third at the Ball State Cardinal Classic.
The Indiana State University women's soccer team will host Bark in the Park Night at Memorial Stadium Friday. This is the second year the event is being hosted by the Sycamores.
The ISU women's soccer team was defeated 4-0 by Purdue University Wednesday.
Statesman Q&A
The Statesman got together with junior outside hitter and right side Morgan Dall. Dall paprticipated in the USA Women's National Team Open Tryout in February, 2010. In the 2010 season, she was also named Most Improved Player on the team and named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete First Team. Dall set the school record for points in a game (29) against Appalachian State in the 2010 season and with 469 kills in the 2010 season is ranked fourth all-time in school history.
There are many things you can be proud of in this world. One of those things is the university that you attend.
Dall named MVP in volleyball tournament win
The Indiana State University's women volleyball won their first tournament of the season when they traveled to Durham, New Hampshire to compete in the Holly Young Invitational tournament.
The ISU women's soccer team defeated Murray State University Friday at Cutchin Field in Kentucky. This game marked the first shutout of the season as the Sycamores defeated the Racers 2-0.
The Indiana State University women's golf team finished second in Bloomington, Ind. Sunday in the first golf tournament of the season.
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