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Game Day Essentials: Wisconsin (18-19, 10-6) vs. Indiana (14-13, 6-10) Tip Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern, Tuesday Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222), Bloomington, Ind. Television: Peacock (Noah Eagle, Robbie Hummel) Stream: Peacock IU Radio Network: IU Radio Network Point Spread: Wisconsin is around a 4.5 point favorite. KenPom Projected Score: No. 104 Indiana 70 – No. 22 Wisconsin 75 Series History: Indiana leads, 97-81. Three keys from last meeting: 1. No defensive answers.  Indiana had a great second half on the offensive end, but their defense could not get stops.  The Badgers shot 59.6 percent for the game, including 10-of-21 from three.  Despite a 53-point second half…

After cruising to a 12-6 victory against Miami (OH) last Tuesday, the Hoosiers stayed hot as they handled Baylor for the sweep in Waco. It marked the first time Indiana sweeps an away non-conference opponent since 2007. The offense shined over the weekend as Indiana scored a combined 29 runs across three games against the Bears. Leading the way were Devin Taylor and Morgan Colopy, who hit a combined five home runs on the weekend. Indiana opened the series with an 8-4 win on Friday night. Brayden Risedorph got the starting nod, but struggled in the early innings after giving…

Game Day Essentials: Penn State (13-14, 7-9) vs. Indiana (14-12, 6-9) Tip Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern, Saturday Location: Bryce Jordan Center (15,261), University Park, Pa. Television: BTN (Jason Horowitz, Shon Morris) Stream: Fox Sports IU Radio Network: IU Radio Network Point Spread: Penn State is around a 3.5 point favorite. KenPom Projected Score: No. 103 Indiana 73 – No. 94 Penn State 78 Series History: Indiana leads, 42-16 . Three keys from last meeting: Penn State defeated Indiana 85-71 in Assembly Hall on Feb. 3. 1. Inability to guard the arc.  Penn State came into the game with an unimpressive resume as a perimeter shooting team. …

Game Day Essentials: Nebraska (18-8, 8-7) at Indiana (14-11, 6-8) Tip Time: 8:30 p.m. Eastern, Wednesday Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222), Bloomington, Ind. Television: BTN (Kevin Kugler, Shon Morris) Stream: Fox Sports IU Radio Network: IU Radio Network Point Spread: Indiana is around a 1.5 point favorite. KenPom Projected Score: No. 97 Indiana 73 – No. 40 Nebraska 75 Series History: Indiana leads, 19-8 . Three keys from last meeting: Nebraska beat Indiana 86-70 in Lincoln on Jan. 3.  1. IU starting guards ineffective.  Indiana’s starting guards did not have a major impact on the game.  Trey Galloway and Xavier Johnson combined for seven…

After coming away with a positive record in their season-opening weekend, Indiana baseball is now ranked No. 24, according to D1 Baseball. Indiana had its first slate of games over the weekend in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and earned two impressive wins in the Battle of the Beach hosted by Coastal Carolina. The Hoosiers opened their season with a 6-3 loss against No. 12 ranked Duke on Friday morning. However, they followed that up with an upset against then 18th-ranked Coastal Carolina. Indiana continued to build off momentum, cruising to a victory against George Mason to round out the weekend. A…

Game Day Essentials: Northwestern (17-8, 8-6) at Indiana (14-10, 6-7) Tip Time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern, Sunday Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222), Bloomington, Ind. Television: FS1 (Brandon Gaudin, LaPhonso Ellis) Stream:  Fox Sports IU Radio Network: IU Radio Network Point Spread: Indiana is around a 1.5 point favorite. KenPom Projected Score: No. 97 Indiana 71 – No. 47 Northwestern 72 Series History: Indiana leads, 120-55. ⏰: 3:00p 📺: FS1 📻: https://t.co/RmxnrXw3fo pic.twitter.com/JcWLeSRJ3n — Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) February 18, 2024 Additional Game Coverage Northwestern to be down a key starter when they visit IU on Sunday IU basketball to wear black uniforms on Sunday vs. Northwestern…

Game Day essentials: No. 2 Purdue (21-2, 10-2) vs. Indiana (14-9, 6-6) Tip Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern, Saturday Location: Mackey Arena (14,876), West Lafayette, Ind. Television: FOX (Gus Johnson, Jim Jackson) Stream:  Fox Sports IU Radio Network: IU Radio Network Point Spread: Purdue is around a 18.5 point favorite. KenPom Projected Score: No. 96 Indiana 66 – No. 2 Purdue 85 Series History: Purdue leads, 126-92. Three keys from last meeting: Purdue defeated Indiana 87-66 in Assembly Hall on Jan. 16. 1. Two foul strategy backfires.  Mackenzie Mgbako and Kel’el Ware both picked up two early first half fouls.  Mgbako picked his up with 15:30…

Game Day essentials: Ohio State (13-9, 3-8) vs. Indiana (13-9, 5-6) Tip Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern, Tuesday Location: Value City Arena (18,800), Columbus, Ohio. Television: Peacock (Jac Collingsworth, Robbie Hummel) Stream: Peacock IU Radio Network: IU Radio Network Point Spread: Ohio State is around a 5.5 point favorite. KenPom Projected Score: No. 100 Indiana 70 – No. 64 Ohio State 76 Series History: Indiana leads, 111-88. Three keys from last meeting: Indiana defeated Ohio State 71-65 on Jan. 6. 1. Second half defense/Second half Reneau.  Indiana’s defense improved substantially after the break.  The Hoosiers held Ohio State to 28 percent shooting in the second half including…

Game Day essentials: Penn State (10-11, 4-6) vs. Indiana (13-8, 5-5) Tip Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern, Saturday Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222), Bloomington, Ind. Television: FS1 (Matt Schumacker, Stephen Bardo) Stream: Fox Sports IU Radio Network: IU Radio Network Point Spread: Indiana is around a 6.5 point favorite. KenPom Projected Score: No. 89 Indiana 77 – No. 101 Penn State 73 Series: Indiana leads series, 42-15. More Game Coverage Christian Watford has wanted to see more Anthony Leal: “He can really shoot the basketball” Inside the numbers behind Indiana’s 3-point weakness Watch: Indiana center Kel’el Ware Q&A as Hoosiers prepare for Penn State Watch:…

Against Illinois Saturday, Indiana went 0-9 from three-point range, which marked the first time the Hoosiers went hitless from three since 2010. Just a few days later, Indiana made eight on 22 attempts from beyond the arc. Leading the turnaround was an unlikely source: Anthony Leal. Leal entered the game in the first half, and immediately made an impact with two buckets from long range to help extend Indiana’s lead. Leal continued his effort into the final 20 minutes and knocked down two pivotal free throws in the late minutes to seal a Hoosier victory. Leal ended with a career-high…