IU Basketball

After scoring 103 in previous matchup, IU can’t find rhythm in road loss to Iowa

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, Feb. 19,2012 11:43 p.m.

The IU men’s basketball team scored 103 points against Iowa three weeks ago, which was the most it had scored in a Big Ten game since 1995. On Sunday, it was a different story.

IU can’t stop Gatens, allows career night

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Feb. 19,2012 11:41 p.m.

For Iowa senior Matt Gatens, the start to Sunday night’s game with Indiana was anything but a career performance.

Column: Falling into the finish

By Avi Zaleon · Sunday, Feb. 19,2012 11:40 p.m.

Freshman forward Cody Zeller recorded his third double-double of the season. Now that I’ve told you every positive from IU’s 78-66 loss in Iowa on Sunday, let’s focus on why this was one of the most disappointing defeats of the Hoosiers’ season.

As 2002 Big Ten Tournament winners watch, the current Hoosiers drop 14th game in a row

By Trent Stutzman · Sunday, Feb. 19,2012 11:28 p.m.

After falling to Michigan (19-8, 8-6) 61-48 Sunday in Assembly Hall, IU (5-22, 0-14) extended its losing streak to 14 games and broke its home winning streak against Michigan. The Hoosiers had previously beaten the Wolverines six straight times in Bloomington, dating back to Michigan’s last win Feb. 23, 2003.

Hoosiers fall to Hawkeyes 78-66

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Feb. 19,2012 6:59 p.m.

After scoring a Big Ten Conference-high 103 points in IU’s first meeting against Iowa, the Hoosiers offense was all but absent on Sunday afternoon.

Live chat: No. 18/20 IU vs. Iowa

Sunday, Feb. 19,2012 6 p.m.

The No. 18/20 Hoosiers are taking on the Iowa Hawkeyes tonight in Iowa City, Iowa. Follow along with the IDS basketball reporters and others here.

Losing streak stretches to unlucky 13 for IU

By Trent Stutzman · Friday, Feb. 17,2012 12:27 a.m.

The number 13 has never been particularly lucky, and neither has the IU women’s basketball team in Big Ten play this season. After falling to No. 9 Ohio State (22-3, 10-3 Big Ten) in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday night 75-54, IU’s (5-21, 0-13) losing streak hit unlucky number 13 with only three games remaining in the season.

Hoosiers search for 1st Big Ten win in Michigan

By Trent Stutzman · Friday, Feb. 17,2012 12:26 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team will look to avenge its loss from earlier in the year when it battles the Michigan Wolverines at noon Sunday in Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers (5-20, 0-12) fell to Michigan (18-7, 7-5) on Jan. 22 in the first matchup of the year between the two schools, 66-48.

Rematch against Iowa to focus on defense

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Feb. 17,2012 12:08 a.m.

All IU Coach Tom Crean cares about after IU's win over Iowa is that his team allowed a season-worst 89 points in the first meeting with Iowa this season. Crean said it will be the main area of concern when they square off at 6 p.m. Sunday in Iowa City, Iowa.

Individual outbursts spark wins for Iowa

Friday, Feb. 17,2012 12:04 a.m.

Since Indiana’s 103-89 win against Iowa on Jan. 29, the Hawkeyes went 2-1 before losing to Penn State on Thursday night.

IU defeats Northwestern, wins 20th game of season

By Kevin Bowen · Thursday, Feb. 16,2012 12:05 a.m.

Determined to make the stops needed down the stretch, the Hoosiers kept the Northwestern Wildcats senior to one made field goal the rest of the way in earning a 71-66 victory.

Jones silences critics in return

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Feb. 16,2012 12:02 a.m.

Verdell Jones III had a message for his haters Wednesday night.

Column: Winning without Zeller

By Avi Zaleon · Thursday, Feb. 16,2012 12 a.m.

Coming out of the timeout, Verdell Jones III, Christian Watford, Will Sheehey, Victor Oladipo and other reinforcements from the bench, who scored 22, somehow got it done.

IU refuses to quit before taking on Ohio State

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 11:32 p.m.

Even as the Hoosiers travel Thursday night to Columbus, Ohio, to take on the No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes, who are currently second in the Big Ten standings, IU women’s basketball Coach Felisha Legette-Jack’s players sound as positive and as confident as ever.

Hoosiers defeat Wildcats 71-66

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 7:25 p.m.

The IU men’s basketball team squeaked out a 71-66 victory against Northwestern on Wednesday night at Assembly Hall.

Live Chat: No. 18/20 IU vs. Northwestern

Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 6:17 p.m.

The No. 18/20 Hoosiers go for their third straight victory tonight at home against the Northwestern Wildcats. Follow along and share your opinion here.

After layoff, Hoosiers to face Wildcats tonight

By Kevin Bowen · Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 12:06 a.m.

For IU basketball fans, the past four years have been filled with restless anticipation of a return to the NCAA Tournament.These four years of watching the tournament from home pales in comparison to the Northwestern Wildcats’ 73 years of never hearing their name called on Selection Sunday.

Northwestern’s dynamic duo

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 12:04 a.m.

When the IU men’s basketball team takes on Northwestern at 6:30 p.m. today at Assembly Hall, it will be squaring off with the Big Ten’s top-scoring duo.

Column: Scouting the Wildcats

By Avi Zaleon · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 11:09 p.m.

I have a better chance of landing a date with a Third Street sorority girl than Northwestern does of winning this game. The ninth-place Wildcats continue their descent into the Big Ten’s basement and another likely absence at the NCAA Tournament as they roll into Bloomington.

Column: Hoosier Valentine

By Avi Zaleon · Monday, Feb. 13,2012 10:40 p.m.

It’s not easy to tell somebody how you feel about them. Love, lust or aggravation — sometimes the right gift can communicate everything you want to say. On the brink of IU’s most successful regular season record in four years, I thought it fitting to give a few Hoosiers Valentine’s presents.

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