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Despite the loss to Saint Mary’s, this is an Indiana team worth remembering

Down by 30 points with just over three minutes remaining, Anthony Leal dove on the floor for a loose ball. This was the same Anthony Leal who hadn’t made a game appearance since Feb. 24 against Maryland. On Thursday, the ...

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At the buzzer: Saint Mary’s 82, Indiana 53

  • Alex Bozich Mar 17, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Saint Mary’s 82, Indiana 53

Quick thoughts on an 82-53 loss to Saint Mary’s: How it happened: Indiana came out hot offensively on Thursday in Portland as the Hoosiers led 18-14 at the under 12 media timeout and were scoring 1.29 points per possession. Jordan ...

What to expect: Saint Mary’s

  • Alex Bozich Mar 16, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Saint Mary’s

Indiana traveled west early Wednesday morning and will play Saint Mary’s on Thursday in the 2022 NCAA tournament first round at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The Gaels, who finished second in the West Coast Conference, are 25-7 and ...

At the buzzer: Indiana 66, Wyoming 58

  • Alex Bozich Mar 15, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Indiana 66, Wyoming 58

Quick thoughts on a 66-58 win over Wyoming: How it happened: It was an ugly first half of basketball at the University of Dayton Arena in the First Four on Tuesday night. Indiana shot just 11-of-34 in the first half ...

Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson’s endurance has helped lead Indiana back to the NCAA Tournament: ‘That’s my brother for life’

DAYTON, Ohio – Race Thompson smiled. He had walked up behind his friend and wrapped him in a bear hug, smiling, then leaning his chin on his friend’s shoulder. It was just after Indiana had made an improbable 17-point second-half ...

What to expect: Wyoming

  • Alex Bozich Mar 14, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Wyoming

Indiana will open play in the 2022 NCAA tournament on Tuesday night against Wyoming at the University of Dayton Arena.  The Cowboys are 25-8 under second-year coach Jeff Linder and have dropped five of their last nine games. Tuesday’s game ...

2022 NCAA tournament: Previewing Big Ten matchups

For just the second time ever, the Big Ten is sending nine teams to the 2022 NCAA tournament. That includes the two teams playing in the First Four games in Dayton on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here are each of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...