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Then-sophomore Grace Berger watches the Minnesota defense Jan. 27, 2020, in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Berger finished with a triple-double in IU's 85-64 win against Penn State on Jan. 7 at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Strong second half carries IU women’s basketball to 85-64 win over Penn State

Jan 7, 2021 11:52 pm

Grace Berger recorded her second triple-double of the season.

IU Wrestling Head Coach Angel Escobedo and his wife Pauli watch their kids run through the grass.

The home that holds him together

Jan 7, 2021 8:40 am

One thing keeps IU wrestling head coach Angel Escobedo grounded — his family.

Freshman guard Trey Galloway dribbles toward the basket Jan. 4 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers will play the Wisconsin Badgers Jan. 7 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

IU men’s basketball looks to freshmen to step up against No. 8 Wisconsin

Jan 6, 2021 6:00 pm

The Hoosiers haven’t won at Wisconsin since 1998.

Senior guard Jaelynn Penn moves toward the paint Jan. 4 at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. Penn scored 10 points against Maryland.

COLUMN: Berger is a reliable number one option moving forward for IU women’s basketball

Jan 5, 2021 1:13 am

The junior guard finished with a game-high 26 points in IU’s loss at Maryland.

Senior guard Ali Patberg shoots the ball Jan. 4 at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. The No. 19 Hoosiers lost to the No. 12 Maryland Terrapins 80-84.

No. 19 IU women’s basketball loses hard fought battle 84-80 against No. 12 Maryland

Jan 5, 2021 12:56 am

Maryland shot 53% from the field while IU shot 45%.

Sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis shoots a free throw Jan. 4 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Jackson-Davis finished the game with 22 points and 15 rebounds.

Trayce Jackson-Davis leads IU men’s basketball in second-half surge for win over Maryland

Jan 5, 2021 12:37 am

Jackson-Davis scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half.

Junior guard Grace Berger and freshman forward Kiandra Browne lead a team huddle Jan. 4 at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. IU lost 80-84 in a narrow game against Maryland.

Berger’s career night not enough to complete IU women’s basketball’s comeback win over No. 12 Maryland

Jan 5, 2021 12:37 am

Junior guard Grace Berger scored a career-high 26 points in the 84-80 loss.

Junior guard Al Durham weaves his way up the court Jan. 4 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Durham finished the game with 13 points and two rebounds.

Big second half propels IU men’s basketball to 63-55 win over Maryland

Jan 5, 2021 12:34 am

Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 17 points in the second half.

Sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis turns a steal into a dunk in the second half Jan. 4 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Jackson-Davis finished the game with 22 points and 15 rebounds.

OPINION: IU men’s basketball can be frustrating, but how amazing is Trayce Jackson-Davis?

Jan 5, 2021 12:31 am

Shooting 18% on 3-pointers sounds too low not to be a joke.

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is located at 1001 E. 17th St. Assembly Hall will host two of the First Four games of the NCAA men's basketball tournament March 18 and first round games March 19 and 20.

Assembly Hall to be one of six host venues for NCAA Tournament

Jan 4, 2021 2:17 pm

The 67-game tournament will be played entirely in Indiana.

Freshman guard Khristian Lander guards his opponent Dec. 26 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois against Illinois. IU will play Maryland at Assembly Hall at 8 p.m. on Monday.

Limiting fatigue the key for IU men’s basketball against Maryland

Jan 3, 2021 9:23 pm

Three players have played 30-plus minutes in each Big Ten game for IU.

Senior wide receiver Whop Philyor runs the ball Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Big Ten has a 3-1 record this bowl season with Ohio State left to play in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

OPINION: The Big Ten finishes 2020 with a successful but limited bowl season

Jan 3, 2021 8:34 pm

Ohio State will represent the Big Ten in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 11.

Junior defensive back Jaylin Williams and redshirt junior defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald tackle an opponent Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Hoosiers lost to Ole Miss 20-26 in the Outback Bowl.

IU defense fails to match fast-paced Ole Miss offense in 26-20 Outback Bowl loss

Jan 2, 2021 6:45 pm

The Hoosiers allowed 493 total yards and two second half touchdowns.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle makes a pass Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Indiana ended the 2020-21 season with a 6-2 record.

IU football can’t outrun its shortcomings, falls to Ole Miss in Outback Bowl

Jan 2, 2021 6:13 pm

The Hoosiers’ sluggish offense couldn’t produce against the nation’s worst defense.

Junior defensive back Jamar Johnson and junior defensive back Devon Mathews prepare to tackle their opponent Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Hoosiers finished out their season with a 20-26 loss against Ole Miss in the Outback Bowl.

OPINION: IU football and the Outback Bowl, a lesson in Hoosier humility

Jan 2, 2021 6:06 pm

Never get too zealous about a team you can’t control.

Then-redshirt freshman Graham Rooks wrestles then-senior Pat Lugo Jan. 10, 2020, in Wilkinson Hall. IU will open its season at home in a dual meet against Illinois on Jan. 10.

IU wrestling schedule released for spring season

Jan 1, 2021 4:16 pm

IU’s first meet will be at home against Illinois on Jan. 10.

Freshman Kiandra Browne holds the ball after falling to the ground Dec. 20 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Browne had a double-double in the victory over Nebraska, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

OPINION: Where No. 20 Indiana stands with 2020 in the rearview mirror

Jan 1, 2021 2:36 pm

The Hoosiers have won each conference game by more than 20 points.

Junior forward Aleska Gulbe defends her opponent Dec. 20 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall during the Hoosier's matchup against Nebraska. IU beat Penn State 85-64 on Jan. 7 at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania.

IU women’s basketball remains undefeated in Big Ten play after 23-point win against Illinois

Dec 31, 2020 6:35 pm

Nicole Cardaño-Hillary scored a season high 14 points.

Sophomore Mackenzie Holmes plays Dec. 6 against the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. IU defeated Illinois 79-56 on Thursday.

Holmes, IU women’s basketball resilient in 79-56 win over Illinois

Dec 31, 2020 6:12 pm

Mackenzie Holmes, 16.28 points per game, is IU’s leading scorer this season.

Freshman guard Trey Galloway shoots a free throw Dec. 30 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers beat the Nittany Lions 87-85 in overtime.

OPINION: Let’s just try feeling happy for Rob Phinisee and IU men’s basketball

Dec 31, 2020 1:22 am

Life is far too short to nitpick box scores.

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