Category Archives: Hoosiers

Despite shortfalls, bucket game meaningful for both Indiana and Purdue

In-state rivals Indiana and Purdue meet for the 114th time Saturday. With the conclusion of the season in sight, each team carries a different attitude into the 87th meeting for the Old Oaken Bucket.

For Indiana, the end to a disappointing season is near. After a new coaching staff and new attitude, many were hopeful for changes on the field. As Colts (zero wins) and …

My interviews with Chris Denari, Brandon Gaudin and Nikita Kotlov

On my weekly radio show, I was joined by three unique and special guests to talk about hot topics.

First I was joined by the television voice of the Indiana Pacers, Chris Denari, who has called a handful of Big Ten games for the Big Ten Network since the NBA is on hold. He has broadcast the last two IU games so I wanted to …

Sheeladipo sparks Indiana past Gardner-Webb 73-49

Victor Oladipo, Will Sheehey. Those two came to Bloomington under the radar as freshman, and now are arguably Indiana’s most improved players from last season. The Sheeladipo duo combined to score 28 points in the Hoosiers (5-0) 73-49 victory over Gardner-Webb.

Indiana continues to win and win in convincing fashion. Victor Oladipo finished with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists but it was his …

Fueled by Zeller and defense, Indiana trumps Savannah St 94-65

Playing their third game in seven days, Indiana couldn’t take Savannah State of the MEAC conference lightly. After a sluggish start, Indiana went on a 13-0 run halfway through the opening half and never looked back dropping Savannah State 94-65.

The Hoosiers continue to impress, improving on the season to 4-0 and for the first time since 1938-1939, the Hoosiers have won each of their …

Indiana unable to reach end zone in Michigan State’s 55-3 thrashing

Indiana headed into East Lansing after the bye-week looking to contend with 12th-ranked Michigan State.

The Spartans (9-2, 6-1) outplayed Indiana (1-10, 0-7) in every aspect of the game for a 55-3 victory and earning a bid to the first-ever Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis. They will face either Penn State or Wisconsin.

MSU has now beat IU for the brass spittoon three straight …

Indiana takes another step in the right direction, dropping Evansville 94-73

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The pressure was on the Hoosiers to win on the road, something they have struggled with for the last three years. It’s all about the present IU Coach Tom Crean said after IU easily defeated Evansville 94-73.

Indiana got off to an early start, both offensively and defensively. It was one of those games where Indiana put together a full 40-minute effort.…

Video: Victor Oladipo says hand gesture means ‘Know Us’

Indiana guard Victor Oladipo is off to a fast start in his sophomore year and he has contributed greatly to the Hoosiers 2-0 start.

In the season-opener against Stony Brook, Oladipo tied a career-high with 16 points and then followed it up with a new career-high of 21 points in a win over Chattanooga.

After throwing down a huge dunk or making an energy play, …

Hoosiers set tone for season in home-opener win over Stony Brook

Cody Zeller tipped the jump ball to Victor Oladipo who scored just five seconds into the game. If there was any question how Indiana would treat the season, it was answered right away.

The Hoosiers defeated a very talented and veteran Stony Brook team 96-66 for their 14th consecutive home-opener victory.

Both the team and fans were longing for this game to see 2011 Indiana …