Editor's desk: Three observations from Sunday's win
The IDS sports editors give you their view of the court in an unadulterated take on the IU men's basketball team, exclusively for idsnews.com/basketball.
The IDS sports editors give you their view of the court in an unadulterated take on the IU men's basketball team, exclusively for idsnews.com/basketball.
In a game that had everything, sophomore guard Verdell Jones' jumper with under 35 seconds left proved to be the winning shot in IU's 81-78 victory against Minnesota. See the initial reaction here.
The Indianapolis Colts have had homefield advantage throughout the playoffs, and the No. 1 seed accompanying it, locked up for over a month. Not only do they have the tangible playoff advantages, but they have experience of being the NFL’s hunted come January. That said, Indianapolis has no room for error. Zilch. Not this time.
Former IU soccer players Eric Alexander and Ofori Sarkodie were selected No. 44 and No. 52, respectively, in the 2010 Major League Soccer SuperDraft on Thursday in Philadelphia.
With 3:34 to go in Thursday night’s game at Crisler Arena, Michigan claimed a 57-45 lead. The Wolverines finished the contest on a 12-0 run, but by then it made no difference.
When IU coach Tom Crean called a time out with 12:26 left in the second half and his team down 38-29, the Michigan pep band began playing Otis Redding’s “Respect.” On Thursday, it was the Wolverines who deserved the song, handily beating the Hoosiers 69-45 and avenging a 71-65 loss on Dec. 31.
Seldom does a team tally 16 turnovers and win by 24 points. Even less often does a team go 4-of-18 from the 3-point line and still outshoot its opponent. But Michigan did both of those Thursday night.
Junior guard Jori Davis only hit two shots the entire second half against Michigan, but she hit the one shot that mattered.
Following its nail-biter win against Michigan at Assembly Hall on Thursday, the IU women’s basketball team passed a test of its character, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack said.
See the initial reaction by clicking here.
IDS multimedia editor Sean Morrison sat down to talk IU-Michigan hoops with Michigan Daily reporters Gjon Juncaj and Joe Stapleton. Click here to listen.
Midfielder Eric Alexander and defender Ofori Sarkodie have both been selected in the 2010 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. Alexander was chosen by F.C. Dallas at No. 44 overall while Sarkodie was chosen by the Kansas City Wizards at No. 52 overall.
After losing its best scorer and outside shooter to injury, IU is placing more stake in making the smart play going into its 9 p.m. contest against Michigan. Where IU coach Tom Crean once emphasized pushing the ball up the court and getting quick shots, he’s now making sure his team manages possessions and gets open looks.
IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack has described defense as her team’s game. The Hoosiers (9-7, 2-3) look to prove that identity even further, as they play host to a heavy-shooting Michigan team at 7 p.m. today in Assembly Hall.
Technically speaking, the Hoosiers haven’t won a game all year.
Since beating Michigan 71-65 in their first Big Ten game two weeks ago, the Hoosiers have changed.
As the final whistle blew in IU’s 31-20 loss to Penn State on Nov. 14, the players walked out of Beaver Stadium knowing any shot of going to a bowl game was gone. Well, except for senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew.
Freshman forward Sasha Chaplin has been riding the stationary bike for a while now.A white towel draped around her shoulders, she grimaces in pain as she pedals.Her left leg, covered in a gray medical boot up to her knee, pushes down. She winces.
A freshman standout earns recognition, a record-breaking day at the track doesn't go unnoticed and a basketball transfer calls IU home.