Author: Mike Schumann

After wins on Dec. 21, Indiana and Ohio State were 11-1, and both teams had the look of programs ready to take a step forward this season. Since then, the script has been flipped. Indiana has gone 4-5 after their win over Notre Dame at the Crossroads Classic in Indianapolis, while Ohio State has suffered through a 2-6 stretch.  Included in that Buckeye slide is a 12-point loss at Indiana three weeks ago. Ohio State will be looking to get their season back on track in Columbus.  And they will be seeking revenge against the Hoosiers. Meanwhile, IU is seeking…

The news that Ohio State point guard D.J. Carton is taking time away from the Buckeye basketball program to attend to mental health issues hit home for IU head coach Archie Miller. He has seen the darkest side of the intersection of mental health and college athletics up close. “As a coach, I’ve had a few experiences with some guys that have had some trouble and lost a player, Matt Derenbecker, a few years back to a death, and you think about the times that he was with you and the times that he wasn’t, and you just wonder to…

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann met with the media this week to preview Saturday’s game against IU. Indiana (15-6, 5-5) and the Buckeyes (13-7, 3-6) will tip at Noon ET on Saturday at Value City Arena in Columbus. See also:  Miller, Phinisee and Davis preview Ohio State. https://youtu.be/ZHitHPGvon8 Video credit – Columbus Dispatch You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost to you.

Indiana head coach Archie Miller met with the media on Friday to discuss Saturday’s game against Ohio State. Joining Miller at the press conference were IU players Rob Phinisee and De’Ron Davis. Indiana (15-6, 5-5) will play at Ohio State at Noon on Saturday (ESPN). (Note:  Use the slider at the bottom of the video to advance between segments.  Turn off the mute button on the video itself to pick up the sound.) https://www.facebook.com/IndianaMBB/videos/1023148641374205/ You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free…

Maybe Archie Miller needs to bring a tape measure with him on road trips. “Ten feet,” head coach Norman Dale said.  “I think you’ll find these exact same measurements at our gym back at Hickory.” Perhaps if walk-on Cooper Bybee got on the shoulders of Joey Brunk and measured the distance from the rim to the floor at the Value City Arena in Columbus before Saturday’s game it might change what has become a disturbing trend. When Ohio State and Indiana meet at Noon on Saturday, two of the three teams in the Big Ten that struggle the most to…

Indiana’s next opponent is going to look different than it did a few weeks ago in Bloomington. And basketball is taking a back seat to real life. Former IU recruiting target and current Ohio State freshman point guard D.J. Carton announced on Thursday evening that he is stepping away from the Buckeye program to strengthen his mental health.  The Iowa product announced the news on his Twitter account. https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1223067970672496641?s=20 In the social media post, Carton stated that he has been dealing with mental health issues for a couple years. The 6-foot-2 Carton has played a significant role during his freshman…

The Big Ten roller coaster ride continues, and Indiana finds itself headed downhill — and gaining speed in the wrong direction. For the first time this season the Hoosiers have lost two in a row in league play.  In and of itself that isn’t a particularly troubling fact, but the way IU played on Wednesday night at Penn State is no doubt disturbing.  And more broadly, Indiana is now just 4-5 in its last nine games. Plagued once again by a complete lack of perimeter shooting and turnovers on the road, the Hoosiers fell 64-49 at Penn State.  With no…

Indiana head coach Archie Miller spoke to the media after a 64-49 loss to Penn State on Wednesday night.  Video and a transcript of his comments are below. Indiana (15-6, 5-5) travels to Ohio State next to face the Buckeyes at noon on Saturday in Columbus. See also:  Final stats and highlights | Patrick Chambers post-game comments https://youtu.be/Y-oEoYUn4Is Opening Statement Good win for Penn State. I thought they played hard, very tough-minded group defensively. Inside tonight they played hard, really forceful. I thought Lamar and Mike both really commanded a lot of attention, drew a lot of fouls. Our first-time…

Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers discussed a 64-49 win over Indiana on Wednesday night at University Park. Indiana (15-6, 5-5) travels to Ohio State next to face the Buckeyes at noon on Saturday in Columbus. See also:  Final stats and highlights. https://youtu.be/S91fKwMPQ3Q Video credit – Blue and White Illustrated You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost to you.

Indiana lost to Penn State by a final score of 64-49 on Wednesday night. The three keys to the game, highlights and final stats are below. Indiana (15-6, 5-5) travels to Ohio State next to face the Buckeyes at noon on Saturday in Columbus. THREE KEYS TO THE GAME 1. A second half road meltdown.  Indiana was abysmal on the offensive end of the floor in the second half.  The Hoosiers shot just 9-of-28 from the field (32.1 percent) and committed 12 turnovers with just 4 assists.  One of the top teams in the country at getting to the foul…