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Big Ten Power Rankings: Purdue in the driver’s seat for Big Ten title

The Big Ten tournament begins four weeks from today in Minneapolis and we’re well past the halfway point of the conference schedule. Purdue is the clear leader for the regular season crown with a two-game lead in the standings. The ...

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At the Buzzer: Purdue 79, Indiana 59

  • Alex Bozich Feb 10, 2024 3
 
At the Buzzer: Purdue 79, Indiana 59

Quick thoughts on a 79-59 loss at Purdue: How it happened Indiana was sharp offensively to start Saturday’s game at Purdue. The Hoosiers led 10-7 after the first four and a half minutes and hung with the Boilermakers through the ...

What to Expect: Indiana at Purdue

  • Alex Bozich Feb 9, 2024 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana at Purdue

Indiana’s two-game road trip concludes Saturday night at Mackey Arena against Purdue. The Boilermakers are 21-2 overall, 10-2 in the Big Ten and have won seven straight games. Saturday’s game will tip at 8 p.m. ET on FOX: Indiana showed ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 76, Ohio State 73

  • Alex Bozich Feb 6, 2024 3
 
At the Buzzer: Indiana 76, Ohio State 73

Quick thoughts on a 76-73 win at Ohio State: How it happened Indiana was listless on Tuesday at Ohio State. Mike Woodson’s teams have typically been able to rebound from tough performances in the past, but this version of the ...

What to Expect: Indiana at Ohio State

  • Alex Bozich Feb 6, 2024 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana at Ohio State

Indiana begins a two-game road trip with Ohio State on Tuesday night at Value City Arena. The Buckeyes are 13-9 overall and 3-8 in the Big Ten. Tuesday’s game will tip at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock.  Two programs with ...

Indiana’s systematic problems exposed again in 85-71 loss to Penn State

“We’ve got to go back to work.” Mike Woodson has said something along those lines after what feels like each of Indiana’s nine losses this season. “We’ve got to go back to work, see if we can work our way ...

At the Buzzer: Penn State 85, Indiana 71

  • Alex Bozich Feb 3, 2024 3
 
At the Buzzer: Penn State 85, Indiana 71

Quick thoughts on an 85-71 loss to Penn State: How it happened With Xavier Johnson sidelined but Malik Reneau available, Indiana got off to a strong start on Saturday afternoon at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers built multiple double-figure leads – ...

What to Expect: Penn State at Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Feb 2, 2024 3
 
What to Expect: Penn State at Indiana

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana is back in action against Penn State at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Nittany Lions are 10-11 overall and 4-6 in the Big Ten. Saturday’s game will tip at noon ET on FS1: Indiana battled through ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 74, Iowa 68

  • Alex Bozich Jan 30, 2024 3
 
At the Buzzer: Indiana 74, Iowa 68

Quick thoughts on a 74-68 win against Iowa: How it happened After not making a 3-pointer in Saturday’s loss at Illinois, the Hoosiers were red-hot from the perimeter to start against Iowa at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers made five triples, ...

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What to Expect: Iowa at Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Jan 29, 2024 3
 
What to Expect: Iowa at Indiana

Indiana will try to halt a three-game losing streak when it hosts Iowa on Tuesday at Assembly Hall. The Hawkeyes are 12-8 overall and 4-5 in Big Ten play. The game will tip at 7 p.m. ET on BTN: The ...

At the Buzzer: Illinois 70, Indiana 62

  • Alex Bozich Jan 27, 2024 3
 
At the Buzzer: Illinois 70, Indiana 62

Quick thoughts on a 70-62 loss at Illinois: How it happened With a week off to prepare, Indiana got off to a strong start on Saturday afternoon at the State Farm Center. The Hoosiers led by as many as eight ...

What to Expect: Indiana at Illinois

  • Alex Bozich Jan 26, 2024 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana at Illinois

Indiana returns to action Saturday afternoon at the State Farm Center against Illinois. The Fighting Illini are 14-5 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten play. The game will tip at 3 p.m. ET on FOX: Indiana’s week-long break ends tomorrow ...

A player-by-player breakdown of Indiana’s roster through 19 games

Indiana’s week-long break between games gives Mike Woodson and the coaching staff extended preparation time and an opportunity to work on the most significant deficiencies for the Hoosiers. As we near the halfway point of conference play, it also allows ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: Conference title race has three clear contenders

With the conference schedule nearing the halfway point, it’s time for an updated version of our Big Ten power rankings. Michigan State was expected to challenge Purdue for the league crown this season, but the Boilermakers are getting a challenge ...

At the Buzzer: Wisconsin 91, Indiana 79

  • Alex Bozich Jan 19, 2024 3
 
At the Buzzer: Wisconsin 91, Indiana 79

Quick thoughts on a 91-79 loss at Wisconsin: How it happened Outside of an early 8-3 lead, there were few positives in Indiana’s first-half performance Friday night at the Kohl Center. The Hoosiers were outscored by six from the free ...

What to Expect: Indiana at Wisconsin

  • Alex Bozich Jan 19, 2024 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana at Wisconsin

Indiana begins a two-game road trip Friday night with Wisconsin at the Kohl Center in Madison. The Badgers are 13-4 overall and 5-1 in Big Ten play. Friday’s game will tip at 8:30 p.m. ET on FS1: Indiana’s struggles at ...