Women's Basketball

The IU Women’s Recreational Association poses for a group photo in 1949. The organization The organization worked to expand the recreational athletic opportunities for women on campus before Title IX was enacted in 1972.

Everything IU Athletics did and will do to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX

Jul 5, 2022 10:10 am

June 23 marked the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX.

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is seen March 1, 2021. On Friday, Indiana Athletics announced plans to renovate the women’s basketball team center in Assembly Hall.

Indiana athletics announces renovation plans for women’s basketball team facilities

Jun 30, 2022 4:07 pm

The project is slated to be done by the start of the 2022-2023 season.

Indiana cheerleaders pump up the crowd before Hoosier Hysteria on Oct. 2, 2021, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU Athletics announced on Monday that this year's Hoosier Hysteria is scheduled for Friday, October 7 — the day before the homecoming football game versus Michigan.

Indiana basketball Hoosier Hysteria scheduled for Friday of homecoming weekend

Jun 29, 2022 5:28 pm

The men’s and women’s basketball introductory event will take place on October 7.

Indiana women's basketball head coach Teri Moren speaks to the crowd at Hoosier Hysteria on Oct. 2, 2021, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The USA Basketball Women’s U18 team won the gold medal in the FIBA Americas Championships on Sunday.

Teri Moren, USA Basketball win gold medal at FIBA U18 Women’s Championships

Jun 21, 2022 8:47 pm

Team USA went 6-0 en route to a first-place finish.

Then-senior forward Race Thompson attempts a layup March 17, 2022, at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The 2022-2023 basketball season is shaping up to be one for the books for both the men’s and women’s teams.

Returning IU basketball players to watch

Jun 19, 2022 3:08 pm

All of these players were instrumental in the success of their respective teams.

Graduate guard Nicole Cardaño-Hillary is blocked by University of Connecticut forward Christyn Williams on March 26, 2022, at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Cardaño-Hilary signed a professional contract with IDK Euskotren San Sebastian on June 7.

Nicole Cardaño-Hilary signs professional contract with IDK Euskotren San Sebastian

Jun 7, 2022 6:34 pm

Cardaño-Hilary will return to her home country to play in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.

Indiana women's basketball head coach Teri Moren speaks to the crowd at Hoosier Hysteria on Oct. 2, 2021, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU named Linda Sayavongchanh, a previous assistant coach at Creighton University, as the new women’s basketball assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.

Indiana adds new women’s basketball assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Linda Sayavongchanh

Jun 3, 2022 6:28 pm

Sayavongchanh was previously an assistant coach at Creighton University for seven years

Then-sophomore Aleksa Gulbe dribbles around a Maryland defender March 7, 2020, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Gulbe signed a professional contract with Perfumerías Avenida Salamanca on Friday to continue her basketball career in the EuroLeague.

Aleksa Gulbe signs pro contract to play for EuroLeague’s Perfumerías Avenida Salamanca

May 28, 2022 7:09 pm

Gulbe played for the Hoosiers from 2018-2022.

Then-graduate guard Ali Patberg dribbles through the Butler defense during the game against Butler University on Nov. 10, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Patberg will return to Indiana next season as an assistant coach.

Ali Patberg returns to Indiana women’s basketball as team and recruitment coordinator

May 20, 2022 11:56 am

Patberg played for Indiana from 2016 to 2022.

Then-women's basketball graduate manager Ashley Williams yells Nov. 7, 2018, during a game against the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Williams, the Hoosiers’ assistant coach in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons and North Carolina State University alumna, accepted an assistant coaching position at NC State Wednesday night.

Indiana women’s basketball assistant coach Ashley Williams leaves for alma mater NC State

May 19, 2022 1:00 pm

Williams’ departure leaves an open spot in the Hoosiers’ coaching staff.

Indiana women's basketball head coach Teri Moren speaks to the crowd at Hoosier Hysteria on Oct. 2, 2021, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Moren was selected Monday to be an assistant couch for the USA women's basketball U18 national team.

Teri Moren named assistant coach for 2022 USA Basketball U18 National Team

May 9, 2022 7:05 pm

Moren has previously worked as a court coach for the U19 World Cup Team trials.

IU graduate guard Ali Patberg dribbles through the Butler defense during the game against Butler University on Nov. 10, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Indiana Fever waived Patberg on Thursday morning.

Indiana Fever waives former Indiana women’s basketball star Ali Patberg

Apr 21, 2022 11:17 am

The Fever selected Patberg as the 34th overall pick in the WNBA Draft.

The IU women's basketball team huddles before the start of its game against Wisconsin on Jan. 10, 2021, in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Class of 2023 guard Lenee Beaumont committed to Indiana per her Twitter account on Thursday.

Indiana women’s basketball lands class of 2023 guard Lenee Beaumont

Apr 14, 2022 1:37 pm

Beaumont chose the Hoosiers over offers from other Power Five programs.

Then-sophomore Aleksa Gulbe dribbles around a Maryland defender March 7, 2020, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Gulbe accepted an invitation to the Connecticut Suns training camp during the WNBA Draft on Monday.

Aleksa Gulbe accepts invitation to Connecticut Suns training camp after WNBA Draft

Apr 11, 2022 10:11 pm

Gulbe played at Indiana for all four years of her college career.

Graduate guard Ali Patberg holds her follow-through after making a 3-pointer Nov. 16, 2021. Patberg was drafted in the third round of the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever on Monday night.

Ali Patberg drafted 34th overall in WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever

Apr 11, 2022 9:20 pm

The guard spent the last four seasons as a starter for Indiana women’s basketball.

IU women's basketball head coach Teri Moren shouts instructions from the sidelines Jan. 31, 2021, during the game against Michigan State in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana women’s basketball will add Alyssa Geary, Sydney Parrish and Sara Scalia to its 2022-23 roster.

Indiana women’s basketball announces 3 additions to 2022-23 roster

Apr 10, 2022 8:20 pm

Alyssa Geary, Sydney Parrish and Sara Scalia will join the Hoosiers next season.

The IU women's basketball team huddles before the start of its game against Wisconsin on Jan. 10, 2021, in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Guard Sydney Parrish announced her decision to transfer to Indiana women’s basketball on Saturday morning.

Indiana women’s basketball lands transfer Sydney Parrish

Apr 9, 2022 12:42 pm

The guard started all 32 games for the University of Oregon last season.

Senior guard Ali Patberg dribbles around a University of Connecticut defender Mar. 26, 2022, at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, CT. Indiana lost 75-58 against UConn.

Ali Patberg leads Indiana women’s basketball in her final game as a Hoosier despite loss to UConn

Mar 26, 2022 6:56 pm

Despite Patberg’s 16 points, Indiana lost 75-58 to UConn in the Sweet Sixteen.

Head coaches Teri Moren and Geno Auriemma shake hands and talk before the Sweet Sixteen game Mar. 26, 2022, at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. Indiana lost 75-58 against the University of Connecticut.

COLUMN: Indiana women’s basketball lost to the best, but Teri Moren is just getting started

Mar 26, 2022 6:48 pm

Indiana fell to the University of Connecticut in the Sweet Sixteen on Saturday.

From left to right, Grace Berger, Mackenzie Holmes, Kiandra Browne, Ali Patberg, and Nicole Cardaño-Hillary sit on the bench as the final seconds run off the clock Mar. 26, 2022, at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. Indiana lost 75-58 against the University of Connecticut.

Indiana women’s basketball’s “Big Dance” ends in 75-58 loss to UConn in Sweet Sixteen

Mar 26, 2022 6:29 pm

A difficult third quarter brought the Hoosiers down, and they were unable to mount a comeback.