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Big Ten Power Rankings: December 27

  • Alex Bozich Dec 27, 2023 3
 

With one-third of the regular season complete, it’s time to update our Big Ten power rankings. Here’s how the league currently stands ahead of conference play resuming next week: 14. Penn State (6-6, 1-1 Big Ten) The lowest-ranked Big Ten ...

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At the Buzzer: Indiana 83, North Alabama 66

  • Alex Bozich Dec 21, 2023 3
 

Quick thoughts on an 83-66 win against North Alabama: How it happened After Tuesday’s close call against Morehead State, Indiana bounced back with a better start on Thursday night. The Hoosiers led by as many 13 points, made six 3-pointers ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. North Alabama

  • Alex Bozich Dec 21, 2023 3
 

Indiana returns to action Thursday night against North Alabama at Assembly Hall. It’s the third meeting between the two schools, all of which have come since 2019. The Lions are 6-6 and are coming off a 70-67 loss at Tennessee Tech ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 69, Morehead State 68

  • Alex Bozich Dec 19, 2023 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 69-68 win against Morehead State: How it happened It was fair to wonder if Indiana would have a letdown after Saturday’s narrow loss to Kansas at Assembly Hall. And that’s exactly what happened. The Hoosiers appeared ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Morehead State

  • Alex Bozich Dec 18, 2023 3
 

Indiana will look to snap a two-game losing streak when it hosts Morehead State Tuesday night at Assembly Hall. The Eagles are 8-3 and have won six straight, but lost at Alabama, Purdue and Penn State by a combined 85 ...

At the Buzzer: Kansas 75, Indiana 71

  • Alex Bozich Dec 16, 2023 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 75-71 loss to Kansas: How it happened Assembly Hall was electric, and Indiana delivered a terrific first-half performance against the No. 2 Jayhawks. The Hoosiers played with intensity, drove aggressively to score or draw fouls and ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Kansas

  • Alex Bozich Dec 14, 2023 3
 

Indiana returns to action Saturday afternoon against Kansas at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers are coming off a humbling 104-76 loss against Auburn in Atlanta. Saturday’s game will tip at 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS: The return game of Indiana’s home-and-home ...

At the Buzzer: Auburn 104, Indiana 76

  • Alex Bozich Dec 9, 2023 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 104-76 loss to Auburn: How it happened It was a quick start for Indiana on Saturday at the State Farm Center in Atlanta. The Hoosiers raced to a 22-10 lead in the first seven minutes on ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Auburn

  • Alex Bozich Dec 8, 2023 3
 

Indiana returns to action Saturday afternoon against Auburn at the State Farm Center in Atlanta. The contest, part of the Holiday Hoopsgiving doubleheader, will tip at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN2. At 7-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play, ...

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At the Buzzer: Indiana 78, Michigan 75

  • Alex Bozich Dec 5, 2023 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 78-75 win at Michigan: How it happened Indiana led by as many as seven in the first half at the Crisler Center, but its sloppiness with the ball was the story of the opening 20 minutes. ...

What to Expect: Indiana at Michigan

  • Alex Bozich Dec 4, 2023 3
 

Indiana plays its first road game Tuesday night at Michigan. The Hoosiers opened Big Ten play Friday night with a 65-53 win against Maryland at Assembly Hall. Tuesday’s game will tip at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock from the Crisler ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 65, Maryland 53

  • Alex Bozich Dec 1, 2023 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 65-53 win against Maryland: How it happened With Xavier Johnson on the sideline in a boot, Indiana entered Friday’s Big Ten opener against Maryland short-handed. But the Hoosiers didn’t skip a beat. Indiana raced to an ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Maryland

  • Alex Bozich Dec 1, 2023 3
 

Indiana begins Big Ten play tonight at Assembly Hall.  The Hoosiers will host Maryland at 7 p.m. ET on BTN: Indiana is 5-1 and each of its games has gone as expected in terms of the final result. But the path ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 89, Harvard 76

  • Alex Bozich Nov 26, 2023 3
 

Quick thoughts on an 89-76 win against Harvard: How it happened Indiana was sharp offensively in the first half against Harvard, scoring 1.13 points per possession on 17-for-31 shooting from the field. Mackenzie Mgbako scored seven quick points, Kel’el Ware ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Harvard

  • Alex Bozich Nov 25, 2023 3
 

Indiana returns to action Sunday afternoon after a five-day break. The Hoosiers will face Harvard at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 4:30 p.m. ET in Indianapolis. The Crimson are 5-1 with wins against UMass Boston, Rice, Northeastern, UMass and Colgate. The only ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 74, Louisville 66

  • Alex Bozich Nov 20, 2023 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 74-66 win against Louisville: How it happened After Sunday’s 20-point dismantling at the hands of UConn, it was fair to wonder how Indiana would respond against Louisville just over 24 hours later. The start wasn’t particularly ...