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In Big Ten championship season, Crean deserves the credit for major turnaround

Just six coaches had won multiple outright Big Ten regular season championships in the last 30 years when Indiana took the floor on Tuesday night in Iowa City. By the time the final buzzer sounded and the Hoosiers celebrated an 81-78 win ...

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At the Buzzer: Indiana 81, Iowa 78

  • Alex Bozich Mar 1, 2016 3
 
At the Buzzer: Indiana 81, Iowa 78

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Quick thoughts on Indiana’s 81-78 win at Iowa: How it happened: This was a game Indiana dominated for a lengthy period of time, but an Iowa run in the second half made things interesting down the ...

Tourney Watch: Hoosiers still playing for seeding in regular season’s final week

We’re back for our sixth installment of “Tourney Watch” as Indiana gets set for a Tuesday primetime tilt against Iowa in Iowa City before closing out the regular season at home on Sunday against Maryland. In our weekly feature that will continue up until ...

What to Expect: Iowa

  • Alex Bozich Feb 29, 2016 3
 
What to Expect: Iowa

With a share of the Big Ten title already secured, Indiana will look to win it outright on Tuesday night in Iowa City when it takes on Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are 20-8 overall and 11-5 in ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: February 29

  • Andrew Vailliencourt Feb 29, 2016 3
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: February 29

The Inside the Hall Big Ten Power Rankings are back following the ninth week of conference play and Indiana has clinched at least a share of the regular season league crown. Here’s a look at where each team stands after the ninth ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 74, Illinois 47

  • Alex Bozich Feb 25, 2016 3
 
At the Buzzer: Indiana 74, Illinois 47

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Quick thoughts on Indiana’s 74-47 win over Illinois: How it happened: After a shaky first half in which Indiana trailed 28-27 Illinois at intermission, the Hoosiers offense kicked it into high gear in the second 20 minutes. ...

What to Expect: Illinois

  • Alex Bozich Feb 24, 2016 3
 
What to Expect: Illinois

Indiana will aim for its third straight win on Thursday night as it travels to the State Farm Center to take on Illinois. The Fighting Illii are 12-15 overall and 4-10 in Big Ten games. The game will be broadcast ...

Tourney Watch: Win over Purdue boosts IU’s profile

We’re back for our fifth installment of “Tourney Watch” as Indiana gets set for a Thursday primetime tilt against Illinois in Champaign. In our weekly feature that will continue up until Selection Sunday on March 13, we take a look at IU’s ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: February 22

  • Andrew Vailliencourt Feb 22, 2016 3
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: February 22

The Inside the Hall Big Ten Power Rankings are back following the eighth week of conference play and the field of contenders for the league crown is beginning to thin. Here’s a look at where each team stands after the seventh week of ...

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At the Buzzer: Indiana 77, Purdue 73

  • Alex Bozich Feb 20, 2016 3
 
At the Buzzer: Indiana 77, Purdue 73

Quick thoughts on a 77-73 win over Purdue: How it happened: Save for a late run late from Purdue that made it close, this was a very solid performance for the Hoosiers, who led for nearly 33 minutes. The Hoosiers ...

What to Expect: Purdue

  • Alex Bozich Feb 19, 2016 3
 
What to Expect: Purdue

Indiana will attempt to remain in a first place tie in the Big Ten on Saturday night when the Hoosiers host Purdue at Assembly Hall. The Boilermakers are 21-6 and 9-5 in the conference. The game will be broadcast at 8:30 p.m. ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 80, Nebraska 64

  • Alex Bozich Feb 17, 2016 3
 
At the Buzzer: Indiana 80, Nebraska 64

Quick thoughts on an 80-64 win over Nebraska: How it happened: It was a dicey start for the Hoosiers as Nebraska came out with more energy and led for 14:04 of the first half. But as typically happens for Indiana ...

What to Expect: Nebraska

  • Alex Bozich Feb 17, 2016 3
 
What to Expect: Nebraska

Following a disappointing 88-69 blowout loss on Sunday at Michigan State, Indiana returns home for a meeting with Nebraska at Assembly Hall on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers are 14-12 overall and 6-7 in the Big Ten. The game will be broadcast ...

Tourney Watch: Hoosiers on the rise following Iowa win

We’re back for our fourth installment of “Tourney Watch” as Indiana gets set for games this week at home against Nebraska and Purdue. In our weekly feature that will continue up until Selection Sunday on March 13, we take a look ...

Big Ten Power Rankings: February 15

  • Andrew Vailliencourt Feb 15, 2016 3
 
Big Ten Power Rankings: February 15

The Inside the Hall Big Ten Power Rankings are back following the seventh week of conference play and as we move down the stretch, teams are fighting for Big Ten tournament and NCAA tournament seeding position as well as the ...

At the Buzzer: Michigan State 88, Indiana 69

  • Alex Bozich Feb 14, 2016 3
 
At the Buzzer: Michigan State 88, Indiana 69

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Quick thoughts on Indiana’s 88-69 loss to Michigan on Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center: How it happened: This Valentine’s Day afternoon started out with hope for Indiana. The Hoosiers built a 10-point lead in the ...