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Indiana University - AthleticsCollege Prowler4.62
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Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
School Colors
Cream and crimson
Men Playing Varsity Sports
329 - 2 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
274 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
While men’s basketball is the obvious draw, other varsity sports are not overlooked. The stands are usually filled when the men’s soccer team plays. Women’s basketball coach Kathi Bennett led the Lady Hoosiers to their first-ever Big Ten Tournament win in 2002, and that program continues to improve steadily. Also to be considered are the Hoosiers’ record-shattering six consecutive NCAA swimming titles, the valiant annual efforts of the football team (students still need an excuse to tailgate in the fall, regardless of the team’s dismal record) and an endless succession of winning seasons for the baseball team. It would be a serious faux pas to leave out one of IU’s most popular traditions, the Little 500 bicycle race in the spring. If sitting on the sidelines isn’t enough, athletically-inclined students are very much encouraged to participate in intramurals. Every type of competition from volleyball to indoor soccer is offered, including non-physical tournaments like Euchre and sports trivia. The divisions have something for every skill level and are advertised all over campus, including in the dorms. In fact, RAs will often organize an IM sports team as a floor activity. Sports can be a big part of the IU experience, if you want them to be. Just peek your head out of your dorm room and you’ll feel the thrill that is IU athletics! Students Speak Out
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kdrass says: Indiana University 2013 Psychology  |
Football Is up and Coming
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The football team is finally coming out of a huge rut of horrible seasons and games. This past season, our Indiana boys really showed their strength by doing incredibly better than the past years, which gives hope for the next few years. The atmosphere is great as well, with a lot of school spirit among the fans. You can always be sure to have a great time.
Athletics: December 24, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
This school has an incredible...
This school has an incredible amount of spirit when it comes to IU basketball. My roommate is on the IU track team, so I know quite a number of people on the track and cross-country teams. I’m not involved in any IM sports, so I’m not sure how big they are. I know that there are many opportunities to get involved in basically any kind of sport you can think of, whether it’s something common like basketball or soccer or something more unique like bowling or badminton. |
Anonymous says: |
Basketball is obviously the...
Basketball is obviously the biggest. Football is also big, and other sports usually get a fairly large following. Intramurals are very big. I have a lot of friends who play all kinds of them, and they say it’s a lot of fun. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are a blast to...
Varsity sports are a blast to watch! I don’t do IM, but they seem to be pretty popular, too. Plenty of exercise equipment, two big gyms with weight rooms, pools, cardio rooms, tracks and multi-purpose rooms for students, and lots of good eye candy for men and women. |
Anonymous says: |
Basketball is awesome! All I can...
Basketball is awesome! All I can say is that during the Final Four and championship game, IU was the craziest and most fun ever! IM sports are also on campus, but I feel like they are dominated by Greek teams. |
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Indiana University? FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cornhole
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Golf
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Whiffleball
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Ballroom dance
- Baseball
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Figure skating
- Fishing
- Gaelic Hurling
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
- Martial arts
- Racquetball
- Rowing
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Running
- Soccer (men's, women's)
- Squash
- Swimming
- Swing dancing
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Waterskiing/wakeboarding
Athletic Fields
- HPER
- School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)
- Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC)
School Spirit
School spirit is one of the things IU thrives on. Particularly strong when basketball season rolls around, students are proud to be Hoosiers and wear the Cream and Crimson like a badge. Every time we’re recognized as a top party school, spirit soars as we pat each other on the back and raise our glasses, but the atmosphere is just as charged whether we’re cheering the football team on to another defeat or protesting the departure of an Indiana legend. A Hoosier is a Hoosier is a Hoosier, and even if no one really knows what that means, the cohesiveness of the student body (and the pride in this term) can’t be ignored.
Getting Tickets
Depending on which sporting event you want tickets to, tickets are usually easy to get. Tickets to the men’s basketball games are in short supply, and the administration has recently been distributing fewer tickets than ever before. Many sporting events are free to watch, and no other sport has the universal demand of basketball. Call 1 (866) IUSPORTS for all tickets.
Most Popular Sports
Whisper the words “Bobby Knight” within a hundred miles of Bloomington, and you’ll get a reaction. Whether that reaction is praise of the former IU basketball coach or a chair flung angrily across the room at the mere mention of the name, the passion that encompasses IU students (and the state of Indiana at large) is grand. The team has in recent years maintained its legendary status; the players are celebrities, and students have clamored for season tickets to see the games. There has been such a rush for tickets that the administration had to cut down the number of passes allotted to each order in an effort to let students cheer on their team. For many people, IU equals basketball.
Most Overlooked Teams
Women’s basketball is often overshadowed by the men’s team, but they put on an impressive show as well. The men’s soccer team is talented and popular, but a lot of students miss the game season.
Best Place to Take a Walk
If by “walk,” you mean “power walk” or “feel the burn,” try the track at Woodlawn field. Otherwise, the arboretum is large and beautiful, as are the woods and pretty much anywhere else on campus or downtown Bloomington. You could ostensibly walk around all day and not see everything, and there are plenty of trails and sidewalks to facilitate your journey.
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