Men's Basketball

Hoosiers look to play at own pace against Badgers

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Jan. 15,2013 12 a.m.

IU has lost its last 10 games to Wisconsin, dating back to 2008, a streak it hopes to snap when the Badgers come to Assembly Hall today.

Column: Battle for 1st place in the Big Ten

By Michael Norman · Tuesday, Jan. 15,2013 12 a.m.

Tuesday’s game between unranked Wisconsin and No. 2 Indiana is a battle for first place in the Big Ten as both teams lead the conference with 3-0 conference records.

IU escapes with win against Minnesota

By Max McCombs · Monday, Jan. 14,2013 12:50 a.m.

For a few brief moments late in No. 5 IU’s 88-81 victory Saturday against No. 8 Minnesota, Jordan Hulls was not himself.

Hoosiers allow second-half comeback

By Nathan Brown · Monday, Jan. 14,2013 12 a.m.

After leading with 23 points at the end of the first half, the No. 5 IU men’s basketball team watched its lead get cut in half by a No. 8 Minnesota team determined to battle back after being almost defeated 20 minutes into Saturday’s game at Assembly Hall.

Column: Starters ignited 1st-half performance

By Michael Norman · Monday, Jan. 14,2013 12 a.m.

After dismantling Minnesota during the first 20 minutes, the Hoosiers turned an easy game into a nail-biter by blowing a 23-point halftime lead with a lackluster second-half performance.

Wooden Award honors Zeller

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 14,2013 12 a.m.

The Big Ten named four players, including Zeller, to the midseason list. Ohio State’s Deshaun Thomas, Michigan’s Trey Burke and Illinois’ Brandon Paul rank higher than Zeller in conference scoring.

IU holds on, beats Minnesota

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Jan. 12,2013 1:03 p.m.

Turnovers and fouls nearly derailed a 23-point halftime lead, but No. 5 Indiana hung on to come away with an 88-81 win against No. 8 Minnesota.

LIVE TWEET: No. 5 Indiana v. No. 8 Minnesota

Saturday, Jan. 12,2013 11:27 a.m.

IDS men's basketball beat writers Nathan Brown and Max McCombs and columnist Michael Norman are tweeting live from Assembly Hall for today's game between No. 5 Indiana and No. 8 Minnesota. Follow them and IDS Sports on Twitter for updates all game.

IU faces difficult matchup against Minnesota team

By Nathan Brown · Friday, Jan. 11,2013 12 a.m.

The No. 8 Golden Gophers come into Assembly Hall on Saturday to face IU Coach Tom Crean’s No. 5 squad, defense may determine whether or not the Hoosiers can exact revenge against the only team able to beat IU at home last year in the regular season.

IU-Minnesota Breakdown

By Michael Norman · Friday, Jan. 11,2013 12 a.m.

Last year, Minnesota came into Bloomington and silenced Assembly Hall by out-hustling the Hoosiers to loose balls and by shutting down IU’s three-point attack. IU only shot 4 of 18 from behind the arc. The Golden Gophers answered any run IU attempted to make by executing in crucial moments.

IU to face last year’s only home loss

By Max McCombs · Friday, Jan. 11,2013 12 a.m.

Minnesota, currently ranked No. 8 nationally after starting the season unranked, is arguably the country’s biggest surprise team this season. IU Coach Tom Crean said he knows what to expect in the first showdown between two top-10 teams.

Watford’s big nights key for big victories

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:37 a.m.

Through the team’s first 15 games, a strong performance by senior forward Christian Watford has been a nearly surefire indicator of an IU blowout.

Early lead spurs IU victory

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12:33 a.m.

The Hoosiers utilized a fast first half start to defeat Penn State in University Park, Pa., Monday night 74-51 to begin conference play 2-0.

Column: Hulls regains touch against Penn State

By Michael Norman · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2013 12 a.m.

For the game, Hulls posted 14 points, two assists, two rebounds and two turnovers in 29 minutes of action, but it was his spark in the beginning that led IU to a huge 44-27 halftime lead.

FINAL: IU 74, Penn State 51

Monday, Jan. 7,2013 9:29 p.m.

After jumping out to a 31-13 lead in the first half, the IU men's basketball team was able to maintain its lead during an offensive drought to defeat Penn State 74-51 Monday night in State College, Pa.

Halftime: IU 44, Penn State 27

Monday, Jan. 7,2013 7:57 p.m.

At halftime, the IU men's basketball team leads Penn State 44-27 in the team's second-straight Big Ten away game to start the conference season.

Column: Breakdown of Penn State-IU

By Michael Norman · Sunday, Jan. 6,2013 11:52 p.m.

Without a play initiator like Tim Frazier on the floor for PSU, the Nittany Lions are simply mismatched in a game like this one.

Nittany Lions adjust after loss of Frazier

By Nathan Brown · Sunday, Jan. 6,2013 11:47 p.m.

Penn State senior guard Tim Frazier had been averaging 21.7 points to lead the Nittany Lions through their first three games. However, on Nov. 18, 2012, the preseason All-Big Ten selection suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon in the team’s 85-60 loss to Akron in the Puerto Rico Tipoff and was declared out for the season.

Hoosiers draw lessons from past opponents, performances

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Jan. 6,2013 11:44 p.m.

A day short of one year ago, a highly ranked IU squad stormed into the Bryce Jordan Center against a seemingly overmatched Penn State team and left with a narrow 88-82 victory against a team IU would later dominate in home and neutral floor contests.

Best performances and moments of 2012

By Michael Norman · Friday, Jan. 4,2013 12 a.m.

While 2013 will hopefully bring IU basketball fans plenty of new memories that should make this year special, let’s take one last look back at some of the best IUBB performances and moments 2012 produced.

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