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IU freshman guard Verdell Jones III drives on a Wisconsin defender during a game Sunday at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Hoosiers lose regular season finale

Sunday, March 8,2009 6:52 p.m.

Like so many games this season, the Hoosiers battled and Tom Crean coached till the game clock expired. But also like so many games this season, it wasn’t enough in a 85-61 loss. For more information about IU's defeat, visit the IDS Basketblog

IU guard Devan Dumes navigates the lane during IU's 60-57 win over IU-Purdue University Indianapolis Nov.19, 2008 at Assembly Hall. Dumes had 10 points.

Dumes to miss today's game with injury

Saturday, March 7,2009 9:57 p.m.

Devan Dumes, IU’s leading scorer this season, will not play in a game against Wisconsin this weekend because of an injury, media relations director J.D. Campbell said Saturday


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.

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Grades for the season

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, March 6,2009 12:13 a.m.

With the close of the regular season upon us, it’s time to hand out grades. Yes, that’s right – this is perhaps the most cliche column I’ll ever write. But read it for me, will you? Have pity on a working man. Or something.

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IU has resembled Wisconsin lately

By Tom Kirby · Friday, March 6,2009 12:08 a.m.

If IU can take its newfound style of play to Wisconsin on Sunday night against the Badgers, who have played that way all season, it could make for another deliberate, methodical contest. It also might give IU its best chance at pulling off an upset.

Freshman Guard/Forward Malik Story goes for a basket against a Michigan State defender Tuesday evening at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers lost to Michigan State with a final score of 59-64.

Tougher than advertised

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, March 6,2009 12:02 a.m.

When he took over last April, Tom Crean knew “a very challenging situation” lay ahead. But no amount of preparation could have readied him for a season like this.

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.

In his final home game as an Indiana Hoosier, senior forward Kyle Taber stretches for a shot under the basket during the first half of the Hoosiers game against Michigan State Tuesday night at Assembly Hall.

Taber delivers final farewell

By Matt Dollinger · Wednesday, March 4,2009 12:52 a.m.

Taber stood on Branch McCracken Court for the last time as an IU player. He grew up in Evansville worshipping the Hoosiers, committing to the school as a walk-on after its Final Four run in 2002. He wanted to win championships. Instead, he witnessed a different kind of history.

In his final home game as an Indiana Hoosier, senior forward Kyle Taber stretches for a shot under the basket during the first half of the Hoosiers game against Michigan State Tuesday evening at Assembly Hall.

IU drops final home game to Michigan State

By Tom Kirby · Wednesday, March 4,2009 12:44 a.m.

Michigan State (24-5, 14-3) clinched the Big Ten regular season championship outright and dropped IU (6-23, 1-16) 64-59 on Tuesday, Kyle Taber’s Senior Night.

In his final home game as an Indiana Hoosier, senior forward Kyle Taber stretches for a shot under the basket during the first half of the Hoosiers game against Michigan State Tuesday night at Assembly Hall.

IU falls to Spartans 64-59

Tuesday, March 3,2009 6:21 p.m.

Follow the action on the IDS Basketblog as IU takes on No. 8 Michigan State at 7 p.m. tonight at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers (6-22, 1-15) are playing their last home game this season. After the game, the team will honor its lone senior, forward Kyle Taber

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Improvement marks Taber’s senior year

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, March 3,2009 12:10 a.m.

There was a time not so long ago when the sound of Chuck Crabb announcing Kyle Taber’s entry into an IU basketball game cued the slow, mass exodus of fans from all corners of Assembly Hall. Such a time has passed.


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.

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