Men's Basketball

Column: IU to face challenge against Michigan State

By Michael Norman · Friday, Jan. 25,2013 12:43 a.m.

Although Appling might be the Spartans’ most important piece because of his scoring and leadership, freshman Gary Harris, a native of Fishers, Ind., might be Michigan State’s most dynamic player.

IU faces stretch of ranked opponents

By Nathan Brown · Friday, Jan. 25,2013 12:38 a.m.

Playing in what IU Coach Tom Crean has called the “best conference in the country” numerous times this season certainly has its benefits.

Hoosiers, Spartans to battle atop Big Ten standings

By Max McCombs · Friday, Jan. 25,2013 12:36 a.m.

After five seasons in the Big Ten, IU Coach Tom Crean facing his mentor, Michican State Coach Tom Izzo, is no longer a novel occurrence. A stifling IU defense in such a game might be, though.

Ferrell’s shooting effort ignites win against PSU

By Max McCombs · Thursday, Jan. 24,2013 12:39 a.m.

Sparking both IU’s 7-0 spree to start the first half and the 11-5 run to begin the second period of its 72-49 home win against Penn State, freshman guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell grew up beneath the lights of Assembly Hall on Wednesday night.

IU defeats Penn State

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Jan. 24,2013 12:07 a.m.

Until late in the second half Wednesday night, the IU men’s basketball team was shooting at a higher percentage in contested 3-point shots than on free throws.

Column: Victory against Penn State allows IU to regroup

By Michael Norman · Thursday, Jan. 24,2013 12:04 a.m.

After a home loss last week to Wisconsin, the Hoosiers could not have planned for two better opponents than Northwestern and Penn State to appear next on their schedule.

FINAL: IU 72, Penn State 49

Wednesday, Jan. 23,2013 9:37 p.m.

After a slow first half offensively, the IU men's basketball team excelled from beyond the arc in the final 20 minutes to defeat Penn State 72-49 Wednesday night in Assembly Hall.

Halftime: IU 33, Penn State 19

Wednesday, Jan. 23,2013 7:57 p.m.

Even though they have struggled from the floor and the free throw line thus far, the IU men's basketball team leads Penn State 33-19 after the first half tonight in Assembly Hall.

LIVE TWEET: Indiana v. Penn State

Wednesday, Jan. 23,2013 6:43 p.m.

IDS men's basketball beat writers Nathan Brown and Max McCombs and columnist Michael Norman are tweeting live from Assembly Hall for tonight's game between No. 7 Indiana and Penn State. Follow them and IDS Sports on Twitter for updates all game. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET.

PSU eyes 1st Big Ten win in rematch

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Jan. 23,2013 12:12 a.m.

At 7 p.m. today, IU vs. Penn State will mark the first Big Ten rematch of the season, though Minnesota vs. Northwestern, another rematch, tips off two hours later.

IU ready for improved guards

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, Jan. 23,2013 12:06 a.m.

In the teams’ first meeting, the IU men’s basketball team kept Penn State to its second-lowest scoring total of the season, pulling off a 74-51 victory.

Penn State eyes 1st Big Ten win in rematch

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2013 12 a.m.

IU players and coaches have been able to watch as much film of upcoming opponents as they like all season, but in preparing for today’s contest with Penn State, the Hoosiers have the benefit of firsthand experience for the first time.

Hoosiers hang on despite struggles during 2nd half

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2013 12 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill.— As the IU men’s basketball team ventured into the Big Ten portion of its 2012-13 schedule, the Hoosiers had been tested very little late in games this season.

Column: Should IUBB fans be concerned with Indiana’s offense?

By Michael Norman · Tuesday, Jan. 22,2013 12 a.m.

After posting a Big Ten best, 89.4 points per game in 13 nonconference games, the Hoosiers’ offense has not been nearly as explosive against Big Ten teams, leaving some fans concerned with the recent struggles.

Column: Hoosiers success starts with Watford

By Michael Norman · Monday, Jan. 21,2013 4:01 p.m.

Sunday’s 67-59 victory against Northwestern was just another example of how much more crisp the Hoosiers are when senior forward Christian Watford locks in early.

Hoosiers defeat Northwestern in defensive battle

By Max McCombs · Monday, Jan. 21,2013 3:45 p.m.

IU defeated Northwestern 67-59 Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena after stifling the Wildcats into miss after miss and dominating the ensuing rebounds in the first half.

No. 2 Indiana 67, Northwestern 59

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Jan. 20,2013 2:01 p.m.

IU defeated Northwestern 67-59 Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena after stifling the Wildcats into miss after miss and dominating the ensuing rebounds in the first half, then riding out a sloppy second half to remain undefeated in Big Ten road games this season.

LIVE TWEET: No. 2 Indiana v. Northwestern

Sunday, Jan. 20,2013 12:36 p.m.

IDS men's basketball beat writers Nathan Brown and Max McCombs are tweeting live from Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. for today's game between No. 2 Indiana and Northwestern. Follow them and IDS Sports on Twitter for updates all game. Tipoff is at 1 p.m. ET.

Column: IU must improve against zone

By Michael Norman · Friday, Jan. 18,2013 12:17 a.m.

IU Coach Tom Crean said his biggest concern was the lack of players making offensive movements to cut through the lane to the basket.

Zeller's effort against Badgers goes in vain

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Jan. 16,2013 12:58 a.m.

As Wisconsin’s plodding precision set the pace in its Tuesday evening upset of No. 2 IU at Assembly Hall, Cody Zeller seemed resolved to try to beat the Badgers at their own game.

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