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What to expect: Ohio State

  • Alex Bozich Feb 20, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Ohio State

Indiana will look to snap a four-game losing streak when it takes on Ohio State on Monday evening at Value City Arena in Columbus. The Buckeyes are 16-7 overall and 9-5 in Big Ten play. Ohio State lost its most ...

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Back on the bubble, Indiana can either fall into a familiar fate or create a new path

Indiana’s second to last offensive possession in its 74-69 loss to Wisconsin Tuesday night can serve more than one meaning. In a literal sense, it was Indiana’s inability to execute. The Hoosiers were down by three with 19 seconds remaining, ...

At the buzzer: Wisconsin 74, Indiana 69

  • Alex Bozich Feb 15, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Wisconsin 74, Indiana 69

Quick thoughts on a 74-69 loss to Wisconsin: How it happened: Indiana came out with energy on Tuesday in Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers found Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson early and the duo scored the first 13 points for a ...

What to expect: Wisconsin

  • Alex Bozich Feb 14, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Wisconsin

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 ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: February 14

  • Alex Bozich Feb 14, 2022 3
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: February 14

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
 
At the buzzer: Michigan State 76, Indiana 61

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
 
What to expect: Michigan State

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
 
At the buzzer: Northwestern 59, Indiana 51

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
 
What to expect: Northwestern

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 ...

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Big Ten Power Rankings: February 7

  • Alex Bozich Feb 7, 2022 3
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: February 7

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
 
At the buzzer: Illinois 74, Indiana 57

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
 
What to expect: Illinois

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 ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: January 31

  • Alex Bozich Jan 31, 2022 3
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: January 31

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
 
At the buzzer: Indiana 68, Maryland 55

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
 
What to expect: Maryland

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 is playing like the point guard Indiana needs him to be

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 ...