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Illinois presents true challenge for IU

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Jan. 7,2010 11:27 p.m.

After the way IU played against Ohio State on Wednesday, it had to feel good to return home.

IU returns home to face rival Illinois

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, Jan. 7,2010 11:23 p.m.

After IU’s 79-54 loss against Ohio State, IU coach Tom Crean called it “a learning development.”

Ohio State dominates IU

By Zina Kumok · Thursday, Jan. 7,2010 1:35 p.m.

Ohio State coach Thad Matta took a timeout 47 seconds in the first half, after junior guard Jeremiah Rivers’ dunk.The 30-second speech worked.The Buckeyes went on an early 29-6 run and IU shot 30 percent from the field in the first half. In the end, the Hoosiers fell 79-54 in their Big Ten road opener.

Hoosiers fail to show up versus Buckeyes

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Jan. 7,2010 2:19 a.m.

Simply put, the IU men’s basketball team’s first Big Ten road game couldn’t have gone any worse. Aside from a 14-for-17 effort from the free throw line and a game-high 22 points from sophomore guard Verdell Jones, it’s hard to pinpoint anything else that went right for the Hoosiers.

Crean says Hoosiers lacked toughness in loss

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, Jan. 7,2010 1:45 a.m.

Crean: “We were not aggressive enough on either end of the court, and we played like a team in its first road game and that’s disappointing.”

Hoosiers suffer worst loss of season to Buckeyes

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, Jan. 6,2010 9:51 p.m.

There were plenty of questions surrounding the health of Ohio State guard Evan Turner, but they were all for naught. He wasn’t needed.Turner began the game with a one-handed dunk, but the score was one of the only 3 points he scored in nine minutes of play in a first half that ended 38-20.More intriguing were the road struggles of IU. They had 14 first half turnovers and shot 6-of-20 from the field.

Follow live as IU battles Ohio State

Wednesday, Jan. 6,2010 7:48 p.m.

The Hoosiers face the Buckeyes for their first road Big Ten game this season. Follow live by clicking here.

Hoosiers match up well with thin Buckeyes

By Jordan Cohen · Tuesday, Jan. 5,2010 11:09 p.m.

For a team as young and inexperienced as IU, one building an actual NCAA Tournament resume in only the unlikeliest of scenarios, a win versus a top-level opponent is a win no matter the circumstances.

IU to face No. 16 Ohio State in 1st road contest

By Sean Morrison · Tuesday, Jan. 5,2010 6 p.m.

For the six freshman players on IU’s men’s basketball team, their Wednesday matchup against Ohio State will be a new experience.

IU prepares for possiblility of Evan Turner

By Sean Morrison · Tuesday, Jan. 5,2010 5:58 p.m.

The Buckeyes’ top scorer and Player of the Year candidate, Evan Turner, might hit the court for OSU.

Women's basketball falls to Michigan State, 53-44

By Drew Allen · Sunday, Jan. 3,2010 10:47 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team followed its conference loss at Purdue with a second straight Big Ten defeat at the hands of No. 16 Michigan State Sunday.

Rivers' effort limits Michigan star Harris

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 5:41 p.m.

If there was one player Crean probably didn't mind his team shutting down, then it would be Big Ten leading scorer Manny Harris. And that's exactly what junior guard Jeremiah Rivers did.

IU women fall to rival Purdue, 76-66

By Candice Rohrman · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 4:55 p.m.

Purdue (7-6, 2-1) won the Barnburner trophy for the 14th time by defeating the Hoosiers (8-5, 1-1).

Guards impressive in Creek's absence

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 4:33 p.m.

The Hoosiers lost their best scorer in Creek, but in his absence, the rest of the guards collectively put together an outstanding game.

IU grinds out victory against Michigan to open Big Ten season

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 11:55 a.m.

The IU men's basketball team closed 2009 in victorious fashion, winning 71-65 against the Michigan Wolverines.

Show must go on for Creek-less Hoosiers

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Dec. 31,2009 11:17 a.m.

With the first of 18 Big Ten games tipping off for the Hoosiers at noon today, Tom Crean will embark on what might be his most difficult task yet as a college basketball coach – rallying this IU team to compete through the entire conference slate without their best scorer.

Hoosiers set to open Big Ten without Creek

By Nathan Hart · Wednesday, Dec. 30,2009 5:48 p.m.

IU (6-6) opens conference play against Michigan at noon on New Year's Eve at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers will be doing it without their leading scorer, freshman guard Maurice Creek, who fractured his knee against Bryant on Monday and will miss the rest of the season.

Visit Hoosier Hype blog for updates on Creek's surgery, response from team

Wednesday, Dec. 30,2009 12:18 p.m.

Read the latest posts on the IDS Hoosier Hype sports blog for updates on freshman Maurice Creek's condition after surgery, analysis of what Creek's absence means for the Hoosier squad, and thoughts from teammates on Creek's injury.

Without Creek, major test awaits Hoosiers

By Frank Therber · Tuesday, Dec. 29,2009 1:07 a.m.

The New Year is on the horizon, which means the Big Ten begins its ruthless, grueling two-and-a-half month season in the coming days. For IU, it presents another catch in what seems like the longest two years in program history.The Hoosiers will be without the heart and soul of their offense, freshman guard Maurice Creek, for the remainder of the season due to a fractured left knee suffered in the second half of the Hoosiers’ 90-42 win against Bryant Monday night at Assembly Hall.

Injury overshadows 48-point win

By Nathan Hart · Tuesday, Dec. 29,2009 1:02 a.m.

IU (6-6) got its easiest win of the season against overmatched Bryant on Monday night. But what the team lost was even greater.

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