Close race for GLVC All-Sports trophy

UIndy is among five schools within 20 points of each other going into the stretch run competing for the 2009-10 Great Lakes Valley Conference's All-Sports trophy. The Greyhounds (117 pts.) currently sit in third place, 12 points behind leader Drury (129), who vaulted into the top spot thanks to winning both men's and women's conference tennis titles last weekend and strong showings in both golf championships.

Northern Kentucky is in second place with 119.5 points while Bellarmine (112) and Southern Indiana (109.5) are both in striking distance heading into the final four league titles up for grabs (baseball, softball, men's and women's outdoor track & field). The Hounds are among the leaders in all four of those sports, so it will be a fun ride to see who comes out on top (note: outdoor and indoor track points are averaged).

Indianapolis is attempting to claim its third all-sports trophy and first since 2002-03. UIndy has finished in the top two four times this decade.

The Big DANCE

With the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Final Four being held in Indianapolis this weekend, all eyes were on Lucas Oil Stadium Friday for the start of the festivities surrounding one of the biggest championship events. And, with cross-town qualifier Butler advancing to the Final Four, it made for a festive day as all four teams held open practices at the stadium-- but more importantly, for our Greyhound friends, it was also the "Mascot Dance-Off", pitting mascots from local schools and companies in a competition of footwork frenzy.

Among those invited to the Dance Off were the Jaguar from IUPUI (Jaws), the Bulldog from Butler (Blue), Purdue Pete and a Hershey's bar among many others. The Top Dog, and WINNER turned out to be Indy the Greyhound, a proud supporter of UIndy Athletics, donning his home white uniform (#42) and an infectious attitude that had the fans rolling with laughter.

While we "grappled" with dilvulging just who was inside the costume doing all the dancing, we decided to keep it under wraps. After all, we wouldn't want to "pin" this individual into having to perform on command if his/her cover was blown. "Wrestling" with this decision, we thought it best to "escape" any pain delivered from the individual inside and let you come to your own conclusions.

A "heavyweight bout" of dance commenced on the Lucas Oil Stadium floor and the fans were treated to a great time. If you're still wondering whom this masked performer might be, picture Nicoson Hall, a headband and a group of followers at UIndy basketball games.
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