Author: Seth Tow

Chloe Moore-McNeil has been an understated weapon for IU women’s basketball all season. The junior entered the starting lineup this season after coming off the bench as a sophomore. And though her stats will rarely jump off the page, she’s played a key role in IU’s success. She’s held a steady hand in controlling the action when running the point, is one of the team’s best defenders, and rarely makes the wrong decision. Moore-McNeil’s importance was clear during IU’s 69-46 win at Purdue Sunday. “I thought Chloe did a tremendous job of handling herself, not just hitting the threes, but…

Indiana women’s basketball picked up its 10th consecutive victory Sunday, rolling to a 69-46 win over in-state rival Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. Indiana (22-1, 12-1 Big Ten) pulled away by turning things up a notch defensively in the third quarter. The Hoosiers held Purdue (15-7, 6-6) to just two points in the entire period — the Boilermakers’ lowest-scoring quarter all year. Purdue shot 1 for 17 in the quarter with seven turnovers. Purdue committed 18 turnovers across the whole game, and shot jus 33 percent from the field. Indiana’s offense wasn’t at its absolute best, but 1.015 points per…

When two relatively evenly-matched college basketball rivals meet up, fine margins can often decide the game. The difference between victory and defeat can be slim. That was the case in Saturday’s game between No. 1 Purdue and No. 21 Indiana. And on this day, the Hoosiers found the necessary resolve to win. The Boilermakers fought back in the second half, but Indiana made the plays down the stretch to put the game away. And that sent IU to a 79-74 win, its second win over its in-state rival in the last three matchups. “We honestly just played hard, we played…

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Indiana played a messy game against Maryland. The Hoosiers weren’t perfect during their five-game winning streak, only playing to their full potential on both ends, simultaneously, in spurts. But IU was finding ways to win games. That was not the case Tuesday. The Hoosiers let Maryland be the aggressor for most of the game, and they just couldn’t get into a rhythm. And that saw their streak end, with Maryland pulling out a 66-55 win at Xfinity Center. “We couldn’t make shots. Our perimeter play was non-existent tonight. And we haven’t had it like that in…

Watch as Indiana head coach Mike Woodson and forward Trayce Jackson-Davis discussed a loss to Maryland on Tuesday evening in College Park. Indiana (15-7, 6-5) will return to action on Saturday when they host Purdue. See also:  Three keys, highlights, final stats https://youtu.be/aemZJkHZVqI https://youtu.be/6a1885rNx6k The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.

As Indiana women’s basketball’s historic run continues, it’s easy to think about the possible destinations that await this team. And that may be its biggest challenge heading into the stretch run. These Hoosiers have shown mental toughness all season long, meeting a plethora of moments with appropriate calmness or intensity. The next time Indiana plays is February 1. IU has seven games left in the regular season. That stretch is all that separates this program from its second-ever Big Ten regular season title. To do that, Indiana has to stay focused on the little things. And that gets challenging when…

Coming off one of its biggest wins of the season, IU women’s basketball stayed on course. The sixth-ranked Hoosiers earned another victory Sunday, defeating Rutgers 91-68 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana enters February undefeated at home. Indiana (20-1, 10-1 Big Ten) trailed at the end of the first quarter, as Rutgers (9-14, 3-8) came out firing offensively. IU responded with an offensive onslaught in the second quarter, with 33 points. The Scarlet Knights didn’t go down easily, hanging tough during the third quarter and putting up a fight even as Indiana’s offense flourished. But the Hoosiers proved to be…

Shortly before Indiana took the court against Ohio State, head coach Mike Woodson talked with freshman Jalen Hood-Schifino. The point guard was battling an upset stomach, but was set to play anyway. Woodson wanted to reassure him and motivate him ahead of the game. So he channeled some of his own experiences. “I told him right before the game, I said, ‘Hey, I’ve had some of my best games when I’ve been sick, so hell, I can’t feel sorry for you, you’ve got to strap them up and go play. We need you,'” Woodson said. “He performed. I thought he…

When Tayven Jackson entered the transfer portal, Indiana quickly stuck out. The redshirt freshman quarterback entered the transfer portal after one season at Tennessee. He committed to Indiana just two days later. Jackson had existing relationships with Indiana’s coaching staff, from when they recruited him out of Center Grove High. And he said IU head coach Tom Allen sold him on the culture around the program. “It’s because of coach Allen’s energy, the love that he has for the players, what he brings every single day, a loving culture,” Jackson said. “I’ve been here for a week, in the locker…

In one of the biggest regular-season games in IU women’s basketball’s history, the Hoosiers kept on rolling. The No. 6 Hoosiers rode a dominant third quarter to a 78-65 win over No. 2 Ohio State. This was the highest-ranked team IU has beaten this season, and its sixth ranked win of the year — a program record. It’s also IU’s fourth top-10 win of the season, and it’s IU’s first win over a team ranked in the top two in the AP Poll since 1994. Indiana (19-1, 9-1 Big Ten) temporarily takes sole possession of first place in the Big…