Category Archives: Hoosiers

No. 23 Indiana determined to continue winning-ways at home against a hungry Illinois squad

Last weekend, the Hoosiers picked up a big win at Purdue 78-61. It was important for three reasons:

It was on the road, against a rival school and a team IU hadn’t beaten since 2008. Check, check and check.

At 18-6, Indiana already has as many wins as many predicted, myself included. They have been outstanding at home, 13-1, with just one loss, a bad …

Zeller’s dunks and Pritchard’s praise highlight the Hoosiers 103-89 win over Iowa

Before hitting the road for two straight games, Indiana got a quality win at home over Iowa 103-89.

Tom Crean had used the same starting lineup for all 21 games but against Iowa, he finally decided to mix it up. Sophomore Will Sheehey started in the place of Victor Oladipo, with the primary objective, according to Crean, to slow Zach McCabe who had been averaging …

Despite two technical fouls, Coach Crean doesn’t expect a suspension for Sheehey

Indiana returned to the win column Sunday after a three-game losing streak, beating Penn State 73-54. The game however, had an unfortunate ending, all setup by poor officiating.

Following IU’s win, there were a lot of discussion about whether Will Sheehey’s two technical fouls and ejection will force him to miss Thursday’s game at Wisconsin. There has been no official word, but Coach Tom Crean …

Video: Indiana defeats emotional Nittany Lions 73-54

The Hoosiers beat Penn State 73-54 Sunday, just hours after longtime head football coach Joe Paterno passed away. IU lost to Minnesota, Ohio State and Nebraska before getting back to their winning ways. They were down by two at the break, but had an effective second half to earn the victory.

My postgame recap of the game and an explanation on the Will Sheehey incident …

Hoosiers lack necessary edge, lose 77-74 at home to Minnesota

They were due. A team that had defied the odds, knocked off a No. 1 and No. 2 in the same season, and off to the best start in the Tom Crean era finally hit a big bump in the road.

It’s not surprising that No. 7 Indiana took a Mbakwe-less Minnesota Gophers team lightly, weren’t locked-in and were maybe more focused on Will Sheehey’s …

Don Fischer named Indiana Sportscaster of the Year by NSSA for 22nd time

Don Fischer is one of the best sports broadcasters in the business. In his 39th year as the play-by-play voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Fischer has received numerous awards throughout the years.

For the 22nd time, “Fisch,” has been named Indiana Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. NSSA consists of approximately 700 leading sportscasters and sportswriters from throughout the country. …

Where should IU be ranked – or does it really matter?

After Indiana’s second biggest win in a matter of three weeks, many fans and college basketball enthusiasts are already discussing where IU deserves to be ranked.

The team was first ranked in week 6, starting at No. 18. IU is currently 13th in the Associated Press poll, and I expect them to break the top ten after knocking off No. 2 Ohio State 74-70 on …

Indiana defeats No. 2 Ohio State to bring in 2012

Indiana started the 2011 season 12-0 with a statement win over No. 1 Kentucky three weeks ago. Fast forward to New Years Eve 2011, and the Hoosiers once again showed they can compete with anyone.

With a 74-70 win Saturday over 2nd-ranked Ohio State, IU has now beaten both the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the nation in the same season for the …