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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 ...

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At the buzzer: Indiana 74, Penn State 57

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
 
What to expect: Penn State

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
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: January 24

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 ...

At the buzzer: Michigan 80, Indiana 62

Quick thoughts on an 80-62 loss to Michigan: How it happened: Coming off of a hard-fought 68-65 win over Purdue on Thursday night, it was a disastrous start for Indiana on Sunday afternoon in Assembly Hall. Michigan came out hot ...

What to expect: Michigan

  • Alex Bozich Jan 21, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Michigan

Indiana will try to avoid a letdown after an emotional 68-65 win over No. 4 Purdue when it hosts Michigan on Sunday afternoon at Assembly Hall. The Wolverines, one of the preseason favorites in the Big Ten, are 8-7 overall ...

At the buzzer: Indiana 68, Purdue 65

  • Alex Bozich Jan 20, 2022 3
 
At the buzzer: Indiana 68, Purdue 65

Quick thoughts on a 68-65 win over Purdue: How it happened: It was a bleak start on Thursday for Indiana inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers appeared to be without a plan offensively early on. Trayce Jackson-Davis picked up ...

What to expect: Purdue

  • Alex Bozich Jan 19, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Purdue

Indiana will try to avoid a 10th straight loss to Purdue when the Boilermakers visit Assembly Hall on Thursday night. The Boilermakers, No. 4 in the latest Associated Press top 25 poll, have won three straight games and are 15-2 ...

Indiana is still a work in progress, but it finally broke through on the road in win over Nebraska

If there was a way to symbolize Indiana’s imperfect yet much-needed 78-71 road win over Nebraska, it would probably be how the final seven minutes and 36 seconds transpired. At that mark in the second half, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana’s third ...

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At the buzzer: Indiana 78, Nebraska 71

Quick thoughts on a 78-71 win at Nebraska: How it happened: It was a strong start offensively for Indiana on Monday night. The Hoosiers raced to an early 5-0 lead and led by as many as 10 in the opening ...

What to expect: Nebraska

  • Alex Bozich Jan 16, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Nebraska

Indiana is still seeking its first road win and the Hoosiers will travel to Nebraska for a Monday evening contest with the Cornhuskers. Nebraska is 6-12 overall and has lost 10 of its last 11 games. Monday’s game is scheduled ...

What to expect: Iowa

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

Indiana heads to Iowa City in search of its first road win of the season on Thursday. The Hoosiers are scheduled to take on Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are 11-4 overall, 1-3 in league play and are coming ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: January 10

  • Alex Bozich Jan 10, 2022 3
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: January 10

Five Big Ten teams have played a quarter of their league schedule which means it is a good time for our first conference power rankings of the 2021-22 season. Here’s how the conference stacks up through the first two weeks ...

At the buzzer: Indiana 73, Minnesota 60

Quick thoughts on a 73-60 win over Minnesota: How it happened: It was a rough start defensively for Indiana on Sunday afternoon in Assembly Hall. Minnesota came out hot from the field and opened a five-point lead at 14-9 by ...

What to expect: Minnesota

  • Alex Bozich Jan 8, 2022 3
 
What to expect: Minnesota

Indiana is scheduled to return to action at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday against Minnesota at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Golden Gophers are 10-2 overall and 1-2 in Big Ten play. Sunday’s game will be on BTN with Chris ...

At the buzzer: Indiana 67, Ohio State 51

Quick thoughts on a 67-51 win over Ohio State: How it happened: Indiana entered Thursday’s game in Bloomington in need of a statement win. After a slow start that led to a 15-7 deficit early, the Hoosiers were the better ...