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What to expect: Wisconsin

  • Alex Bozich Feb 14, 2022 3
 

Indiana returns to Bloomington for a pivotal Tuesday night matchup with Wisconsin at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Badgers are 19-5 overall and 10-4 in the Big Ten, but lost 73-65 on Saturday at the Kohl Center to Rutgers. Tuesday’s ...

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Big Ten Power Rankings: February 14

  • Alex Bozich Feb 14, 2022 3
 

Less than three weeks remain in the regular season and Illinois has a one-game lead in the loss column at the top of the Big Ten. The middle of the league remains a jumbled mess and every team now has ...

At the buzzer: Michigan State 76, Indiana 61

  • Alex Bozich Feb 12, 2022 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 76-61 loss at Michigan State: How it happened: Indiana’s struggles on the road continued on Saturday at the Breslin Center. The Hoosiers fought – and even led early in the second half – but once again ...

What to expect: Michigan State

  • Alex Bozich Feb 11, 2022 3
 

Indiana will look to avoid a third straight loss when it travels to East Lansing to take on Michigan State on Saturday. The Spartans are 17-6 overall, 8-4 in the Big Ten and have lost their last two games. Saturday’s ...

At the buzzer: Northwestern 59, Indiana 51

  • Alex Bozich Feb 8, 2022 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 59-51 loss at Northwestern: How it happened: With five scholarship players suspended and another one sidelined with an injury, it was a bare-bones crew for Indiana on Tuesday night in Evanston. The Hoosiers scrapped all night ...

What to expect: Northwestern

  • Alex Bozich Feb 7, 2022 3
 

Indiana is back on the road for two games this week and first up is a trip to Evanston to take on Northwestern. The Wildcats are just 4-8 in Big Ten play, but have won their last two games. Tuesday’s ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: February 7

  • Alex Bozich Feb 7, 2022 3
 

Illinois has a one-game lead in the Big Ten standings and can take control of the conference title race with a win on Tuesday at Purdue. The middle of the pack remains unsettled as teams continue to jockey for position ...

At the buzzer: Illinois 74, Indiana 57

  • Alex Bozich Feb 5, 2022 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 74-57 loss to Illinois: How it happened: It was a tale of two halves for Indiana on Saturday afternoon in Assembly Hall. In the first 20 minutes, the Hoosiers scored 1.07 points per possession and led ...

What to expect: Illinois

  • Alex Bozich Feb 3, 2022 3
 

Indiana returns to action on Saturday as Big Ten leader Illinois comes to Assembly Hall. The Fighting Illini are 16-5 overall and 9-2 in conference play.  Saturday’s game will tip at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN: With six days to ...

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Big Ten Power Rankings: January 31

  • Alex Bozich Jan 31, 2022 3
 

The regular season Big Ten title race still has no clear-cut frontrunner as we near the halfway point of conference play. Purdue continues to boast the best offense in the conference and Indiana has retaken the top spot among Big ...

At the buzzer: Indiana 68, Maryland 55

  • Alex Bozich Jan 29, 2022 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 68-55 win at Maryland: How it happened: Indiana started slow on Saturday at the Xfinity Center, but the Hoosiers answered quickly after falling behind 8-0. With a strong half from Xavier Johnson (seven assists, no turnovers) ...

What to expect: Maryland

  • Alex Bozich Jan 28, 2022 3
 

Indiana will seek its second road win of the season when it faces Maryland on Saturday afternoon at the Xfinity Center. The Terrapins are 11-9 overall and 3-6 in Big Ten play, but have won their last two games. Indiana ...

Xavier Johnson could’ve taken the shot. It was a good look. Trey Galloway swung the ball to Johnson at the top of the key in the second half of Wednesday’s game. By the time Johnson caught it, he still had ...

At the buzzer: Indiana 74, Penn State 57

  • Alex Bozich Jan 26, 2022 3
 

Quick thoughts on a 74-57 win over Penn State: How it happened: Indiana left no doubt on Wednesday in Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers led 12-0 to start the game, a major departure from its slow starts that have become a ...

What to expect: Penn State

  • Alex Bozich Jan 26, 2022 3
 

Indiana will look to avenge a loss from earlier this month when it hosts Penn State tonight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Nittany Lions are 8-8 overall, 3-6 in Big Ten play and No. 81 in the KenPom ratings. ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: January 24

  • Alex Bozich Jan 24, 2022 3
 

We’re nearing the halfway point of conference play, but there’s no clear favorite for the regular-season crown. Michigan State is at the top of the league standings in the loss column, but Illinois, Ohio State and Wisconsin are just a ...