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2022 NCAA tournament first look: Wyoming Cowboys

Indiana will face Wyoming in the First Four of the NCAA tournament on Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio at the University of Dayton Arena. We’ll have our in-depth “What To Expect” preview on Tuesday, but here’s a first look at the ...

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At the buzzer: Iowa 80, Indiana 77

  • Alex Bozich Mar 12, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Iowa 80, Indiana 77

Quick thoughts on an 80-77 loss to Iowa: How it happened: Indiana had a near flawless start on Saturday afternoon in the Big Ten tournament semifinals. The Hoosiers raced to a 15-3 lead and forced Fran McCaffery to use a ...

What to expect: Iowa

  • Alex Bozich Mar 12, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Iowa

Indiana will look to advance to the finals of the Big Ten tournament when it takes on fifth-seeded Iowa on Saturday in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Hawkeyes are 24-9 overall and beat Rutgers 84-74 on Friday in the quarterfinals. Saturday’s game ...

Mike Woodson, belief and a win against Illinois that signifies what Indiana basketball is supposed to be about

INDIANAPOLIS – At first, it was just the two of them. Indiana head coach Mike Woodson and IU athletic director Scott Dolson. Woodson had just finished up a press conference after Indiana’s gut-wrenching 69-67 loss at Purdue to end the ...

Against Illinois, Trayce Jackson-Davis changed the narrative

INDIANAPOLIS – Trayce Jackson-Davis got the ball in on the left block with Kofi Cockburn right on his back. He looked over his shoulder and saw the 7-footer he felt behind him. He glanced quickly to the perimeter and saw ...

At the buzzer: Indiana 65, Illinois 63

  • Alex Bozich Mar 11, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Indiana 65, Illinois 63

Quick thoughts on a 65-63 win over Illinois: How it happened: Indiana came out firing offensively on Friday morning at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Hoosiers scored 13 points in the first 4:38. By the first media timeout, Indiana led Illinois 13-8. ...

What to expect: Illinois

  • Alex Bozich Mar 10, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Illinois

Indiana’s thrilling 74-69 win over Michigan on Thursday set up a Friday quarterfinal matchup against Illinois in the 2022 Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Illinois beat Indiana 74-57 on Feb. 5 in Bloomington. Friday’s rematch is set for an ...

Trayce Jackson-Davis didn’t run away when times got tough

INDIANAPOLIS – There’s a moment especially revealing about Trayce Jackson-Davis from last April. He’d just announced that he’d be returning to Indiana for his junior season, effectively putting his pursuit of professional basketball opportunities on hold for the moment. In ...

What to expect: Michigan

  • Alex Bozich Mar 9, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Michigan

Indiana opens postseason play at 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday in Indianapolis against Michigan. The Hoosiers and Wolverines will play the first game of session two of the 2022 Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Michigan won the only regular ...

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At the buzzer: Purdue 69, Indiana 67

  • Alex Bozich Mar 5, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Purdue 69, Indiana 67

Quick thoughts on a 69-67 loss at Purdue: How it happened: Indiana was able to hang tough with Purdue through the first eight minutes on Saturday afternoon. The Hoosiers tied the game at 14 on a pair of free throws ...

What to expect: Purdue

  • Alex Bozich Mar 4, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Purdue

Indiana will close out the regular season on Saturday afternoon against Purdue at Mackey Arena. The Hoosiers won the first matchup in Bloomington 68-65 back on Jan. 20. The Boilermakers are 24-6 overall and 13-6 in Big Ten play, but ...

Senior night and the importance of remembering what’s important

In the aftermath of a loss like Wednesday’s, it could be easy to lose sight of some things. It was another collapse down the stretch of a game. Same old story. Indiana, despite leading by seven at halftime and being ...

At the buzzer: Rutgers 66, Indiana 63

  • Alex Bozich Mar 2, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Rutgers 66, Indiana 63

Quick thoughts on a 66-63 loss to Rutgers: How it happened: It was a strong offensive start for Indiana in its final home game. The Hoosiers led Rutgers 14-6 by the 14:33 mark after a second chance bucket from Race ...

What to expect: Rutgers

  • Alex Bozich Mar 1, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Rutgers

Indiana will look for its third straight win when it hosts Rutgers on Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Scarlet Knights are 16-12 and are the first team out of the field in the latest bracketology projection from Andy ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: February 28

  • Alex Bozich Feb 28, 2022 3
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: February 28

The final week of the regular season is here and Wisconsin can win the regular season title outright with a pair of wins this week. There’s still plenty to settle in terms of Big Ten tournament seeding and Purdue and ...

At the buzzer: Indiana 84, Minnesota 79

  • Alex Bozich Feb 27, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Indiana 84, Minnesota 79

Quick thoughts on an 84-79 win at Minnesota: How it happened: Indiana came out firing on Sunday evening at Williams Arena. Minnesota went under screens, played some zone and the Hoosiers took advantage. Indiana connected on five of its first ...