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IU seniors Kim Roberson, left, Whitney Thomas and Amber Jackson share a laugh during the closing minutes of IU's 68-50 win against Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hoosiers beat Bowling Green 75-67, stay alive in women's NIT tournament

Thursday, March 26,2009 12:11 a.m.

The Hoosiers extended their season Thursday night with a 75-67 victory against Bowling Green in the third round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. They will play in the round of 8 against the winner of tonight's Marquette-Illinois State game. For more information about the game, go to the IDS Above the Rim blog.

Sophomore guard Andrea McGuirt attempts a layup under the outstretched arms of a Ball State defender during the Hooisers 84-68 win over the Cardinals Nov. 14th at Assembly Hall.

Ball State stuns Tennessee 71-55

Sunday, March 22,2009 11:42 p.m.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Ball State stunned the two-time defending national champions Tennessee 71-55 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night, snapping one of the more remarkable streaks in college basketball history.

IU players rush to senior Whitney Thomas, left, after she hit a game winning shot with 0.2 seconds left during IU's 59-57 win against Dayton on Sunday at Assembly Hall.

No pity here

By Dave Leno · Sunday, March 22,2009 11:12 p.m.

Seniors Kim Roberson and Whitney Thomas deserved better. Last Monday, the NCAA selection committee turned its back on IU and offered Minnesota – the other Big Ten bubble team – an at-large bid to the Big Dance instead.

IU women to play in WNIT on Sunday

Wednesday, March 18,2009 3:52 p.m.

IU’s NCAA Tournament hopes ended on Monday, when the team did not receive an at-large bid. Now the Hoosiers (19-10) will prepare for a run in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The team will face either Dayton or Oakland at 2 p.m. Sunday at Assembly Hall.

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IU women will play in WNIT tournament

Monday, March 16,2009 7:56 p.m.

IU's winning season wasn't enough for an at-large bid to the NCAA women's tournament, but on Monday night the Hoosiers received an automatic bid to the Women's National Invitation Tournament.

Members of the IU basketball team huddle up before taking the court for a game against Purdue during the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on March 6 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

IU women learn their fate tonight

Monday, March 16,2009 12:15 p.m.

The IU women's basketball team will learn their post-season fate at 6 p.m. today when the NCAA selection show airs on ESPN. The Hoosiers will gather in a room at Coaches Bar and Grill for a NCAA Selection Show Party to see if they will receive an at-large bid to the big dance.

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Have the Hoosiers done enough to dance?

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, March 13,2009 12:32 a.m.

IU must wait to see if the NCAA selection committee will accept the team for a position in the tournament. While the Hoosiers’ resume has some strong points, the question remains: Will it be enough to make the big dance?

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IU has reasons to be mad in March

By Dave Leno · Monday, March 9,2009 12:39 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Twenty minutes after the final whistle blew, the Hoosiers’ locker room was silent, as if jerseys and equipment were the only things inside.

IU senior forward Amber Jackson, center, walks off the court after IU’s 68-64 loss to Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday in Indianapolis. Jackson had 13 points in the loss.

Hoosiers' waiting game begins

By Brandon Smith · Monday, March 9,2009 12:29 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team was still filled with hurt and heartache 30 minutes after its Big Ten Tournament ended. The women sat lifelessly in the Conseco Fieldhouse locker room, trying to cope after they coughed up a 14-point first-half lead en route to a 64-68 loss to in-state rival Purdue.


IU loses heartbreaker to rival Purdue 68-64

Friday, March 6,2009 1:27 p.m.

The IU women's basketball team missed a last-second shot to tie the game against Purdue this afternoon in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Visit the IDS Above the Rim blog for more information on the game

IU senior forward Amber Jackson puts up a challenged shot during the second half of IU's 68-50 win against Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Jackson had 15 points.

IU overcomes 12-0 start against Michigan

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, March 6,2009 12:28 a.m.

Nearly seven minutes into the first half, the IU women’s basketball team had not scored a point. Then freshman Lindsay Enterline hit a 3-pointer, which was followed by an increased effort by the Hoosiers (19-9). IU came back to beat Michigan 68-50 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday in Indianapolis.

IU forward Amber Jackson, left, and guard Jamie Braun, right, try to strip the ball away from Michigan's Stephany Skrba during the first round of the Big Ten Woman's Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. IU trailed 28-26 at the half.

IU wins 68-50, will play Purdue Friday

Thursday, March 5,2009 1:59 p.m.

IU made it three victories on the season against Michigan this afternoon in a 68-50 win in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. For more information about the game, go to Above the Rim

IU senior guard Kim Roberson, No. 35, looks up court on a fast break during IU's 67-61 win against Michigan on Sunday at Assembly Hall. Roberson was honored during a Senior Night ceremony after the game.

Big Ten tourney awaits Hoosiers

By Brandon Smith · Thursday, March 5,2009 12:32 a.m.

Starting today, the Hoosiers will make their closing argument to the tournament selection committee. IU starts Big Ten Tournament play against Michigan this afternoon in Indianapolis.


Senior Night caps off career of four Hoosiers

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Monday, March 2,2009 12:04 a.m.

Of the 11 banners hanging from the rafters of Assembly Hall, 10 belong to the accomplishments of men’s teams. Members of the women’s basketball team said IU coach Felisha Legette-Jack does not let them forget that fact, but the current senior class might reverse that trend. Legette-Jack said she wants the tradition and legacy to be about an all-around approach.


IU beats Michigan 67-61, finishes out regular season

By Brandon Smith · Sunday, March 1,2009 11:56 p.m.

In basketball, March signifies one thing: the NCAA tournament. With no spot solidified for the Hoosiers, a win against the 10th-place team in the conference would only help their case to get in. The Hoosiers got that win Sunday, defeating Michigan 67-61 on Senior Day.


Hoosiers beat Michigan by 6

Sunday, March 1,2009 11:28 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team closed out the regular season today with a 67-61 victory over Michigan at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers hope the win will help secure a spot in this year's NCAA Tournament. Check the IDS Above the Rim blog for more information about the game

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