OSU defeats No. 22 IU, 70-51
The loss is IU’s first of the season and snapped the team’s 14-game win streak.
The loss is IU’s first of the season and snapped the team’s 14-game win streak.
Penn State (9-8, 0-4) led for much of Saturday’s game, but the Hoosiers (11-5, 1-2) fought back to beat PSU 79-76.
After falling behind 17-4 to Penn State in the first four minutes and 20 seconds, IU clawed its way back to cut the Niitany Lions’ lead to 41-37.
With an entire week without a game after suffering a 73-56 defeat to No. 5 Michigan State, IU (10-5, 0-2) has had a lot of time to prepare for its matchup against Penn State (9-7, 0-3) on Saturday.
IU Coach Kevin Wilson announced Friday afternoon that Defensive Coordinator Doug Mallory and Defensive Line Coach Jon Fabris will not return to the coaching staff in 2014.
IU men's basketball looks for a victory Saturday against the Nittany Lions after conference losses during the semester break.
After not playing a game during the week, the Indiana men’s basketball team will travel to University Park, Penn., Saturday to face the Nittany Lions.
Three IU seniors will participate in the 2014 adidas MLS Player Combine this weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
IU Coach Curt Miller said that an undefeated start and a win against former No. 22 Iowa in the Hoosier’s Big Ten opener does not change the mindset of his team as they look toward Ohio State.
On Jan. 4, the IU women’s basketball game against Purdue was cancelled. The inclement weather, which forced the matchup against the Boilermakers to be postponed, gave the team extended time to prepare for Ohio State. Despite concern for the additional time between games his team has, IU Coach Curt Miller said the team has remained focused.
Following IU’s 73-56 loss to No. 5 Michigan State at home on Saturday, IU Coach Tom Crean delivered a call to action to freshman forward Noah Vonleh. It was loud and clear; Crean wants Vonleh to have more authority in the paint.
Hoosier victories and losses over break.
Before last February, Florida native Delroy Baker had never traveled beyond the state of Georgia.
Consistent in being inconsistent, the Hoosiers next game against Penn State could go either way.
IU scored just 56 points, the second lowest output of the season. And without a consistent shooter, the offense is doubtful to see improvement.
The Hoosiers' inexperience has led to issues with turnovers throughout the season; IU gives the ball away an average of 16.3 times per game, 3.3 more than last season.
Despite limiting their turnovers to 15, IU was out-rebounded for the first time all season. Michigan State (13-1, 2-0) held a 34-32 advantage on the glass.
IU – the 12th-least experienced team in D-I basketball – will attempt to find a new solution to the No. 5 Spartans as they clash in Assembly Hall Saturday.
In its first Big Ten game of the year, Indiana is tied at 39 with Illinois at the half.Freshman forward Noah Vonleh leads the Hoosiers with 13 points and five rebounds.
To put on their dancing shoes come March, IU must first put on their track shoes.Fischer, 6-foot-10, was the only viable backup for freshman forward Noah Vonleh at center.