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What to Expect: Indiana vs. Chattanooga

Indiana returns to action Saturday afternoon when it hosts Chattanooga at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Mocs are 8-4 and have won three straight. IU leads the all-time series, 3-0. Saturday’s game tips off at noon ET on BTN: Indiana ...

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What has gone right – and what hasn’t – through IU basketball’s first 11 games

Indiana is 8-3 with two non-conference games left before Big Ten play resumes against Rutgers on January 2. After beginning the season ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press top 25 poll, the Hoosiers have suffered three losses by an ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: Where the league stands through two conference games

Each Big Ten has played two conference games and will resume league play in early January. Here is our first edition of Big Ten power rankings, which will be published periodically this season, through two league games: (Note: Efficiency numbers ...

At the Buzzer: Nebraska 85, Indiana 68

  • Alex Bozich Dec 13 3
 
At the Buzzer: Nebraska 85, Indiana 68

Quick thoughts on an 85-68 loss at Nebraska: How it happened After Nebraska raced to a 13-3 lead Friday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena, Indiana had an answer. The Hoosiers took the lead at 20-19 on a pair of Malik ...

What to Expect: Indiana at Nebraska

  • Alex Bozich Dec 13 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana at Nebraska

Indiana’s first road game tips off Friday night in Lincoln against Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Huskers are 6-2 and are coming off an 89-52 loss at Michigan State. Friday’s game is an 8 p.m. ET tip on FOX: ...

Why Indiana should be shooting more 3-pointers and fewer long 2s

Nearly one-third of the 2024-25 college basketball regular season is complete. For a fourth straight season under Mike Woodson, Indiana basketball has one of the nation’s lowest 3-point shooting volumes. According to college basketball analytics site KenPom.com, the Hoosiers currently ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 82, Minnesota 67

Quick thoughts on an 82-67 win against Minnesota: How it happened Indiana struggled defensively early against Minnesota Monday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Gophers, coming off an 18-point drubbing against Michigan State in Minneapolis, made it look easy ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Minnesota

  • Alex Bozich Dec 9 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana vs. Minnesota

Indiana opens Big Ten play tonight against Minnesota at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Golden Gophers are 6-4 and lost their Big Ten opener 90-72 to Michigan State at Williams Arena. Tonight’s game tips at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS1: ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 76, Miami (OH) 57

Quick thoughts on a 76-57 win against Miami (OH): How it happened It was another up-and-down half in Bloomington Friday night for Indiana basketball. The Hoosiers showed signs of stellar play, but it was short-lived. After leading by as many ...

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What to Expect: Indiana vs. Miami (OH)

Indiana returns to action tonight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall against Miami (OH). The RedHawks are 5-2 and have won three straight. The game will tip at 7 p.m. ET on BTN: Indiana will look to build on Tuesday’s 97-71 ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 97, Sam Houston State 71

Quick thoughts on a 97-71 win against Sam Houston State: How it happened Indiana went small for a long stretch in the first half and the Hoosiers got rolling offensively. From the 13:12 mark in the first half to the ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Sam Houston State

Indiana returns to action Tuesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall against Sam Houston State. The game will tip at 7:30 p.m. ET on BTN. The Bearkats are 4-4 and are coming off an 82-78 win against Colgate on Saturday. ...

Numbers that stand out from Indiana basketball’s three Battle 4 Atlantis games

Indiana finished a disappointing 1-2 in three games last week in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas. Here are numbers that stand out from IU’s play over three days on Paradise Island: Indiana took 24 fewer 3-pointers than its ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 89, Providence 73

Quick thoughts on an 89-73 win against Providence: How it happened After two lackluster performances against Louisville and Gonzaga, Indiana had a much better first half in Friday’s seventh-place game against Providence. The Hoosiers only had four turnovers, hit four ...

At the Buzzer: Gonzaga 89, Indiana 73

  • Alex Bozich Nov 28 3
 
At the Buzzer: Gonzaga 89, Indiana 73

Quick thoughts on an 89-73 loss to Gonzaga: How it happened Indiana’s nightmare trip to the Bahamas continued on Thanksgiving Day. The Hoosiers spotted the Zags an 8-0 lead early but battled back for a brief 18-16 lead at the ...

At the Buzzer: Louisville 89, Indiana 61

Quick thoughts on an 89-61 loss to Louisville: How it happened It was a nightmare of a first half for Indiana on Wednesday afternoon in the Bahamas. The Hoosiers kept turning the ball over and could never get comfortable in ...