Women's Basketball

Senior Ali Patberg prepares to shoot a free throw Nov. 25 in the game against Eastern Kentucky at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. No. 16 IU defeated Eastern Kentucky 100-51, and Patberg scored her 1,000th point in her IU career.

Setting records should come as no surprise for IU this season

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The Hoosiers set two program records against Eastern Kentucky.

Sophomore Mackenzie Holmes passes the ball Nov. 25 in the game against Eastern Kentucky in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Holmes didn't miss a shot and scored 26 points for the No. 16 Hoosiers in the 100-51 victory Wednesday.

Forward Mackenzie Holmes doesn't miss as IU women's basketball rolls to 100-51 win

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Mackenzie Holmes was a perfect 13-for-13 from the field in the season-opening win.

Junior Grace Berger attempts a layup Nov. 25 in the game against Eastern Kentucky at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Berger scored the first triple-double in IU women's basketball history as No. 16 IU defeated Eastern Kentucky 100-51.

IU women’s basketball dominates Eastern Kentucky 100-51 in first game of season

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Grace Berger recorded the first triple-double in IU women's basketball history.

IU women's basketball Coach Teri Moren gives her team directions Feb. 17, 2018, in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

IU women’s basketball coach Teri Moren recognizes expectations at Big Ten Media Day

Nov 13, 2020 8:22 pm

Every Big Ten coach answered questions at the virtual Media Day on Friday morning.

Then-junior guard Ali Patberg searches for a teammate to throw the ball to.

Trio of guards sign with IU women’s basketball, complete incoming recruiting class

Nov 11, 2020 7:54 pm

The Hoosiers will lose three senior guards this offseason.

Then-sophomore Grace Berger watches the Minnesota defense Jan. 27 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. For the first time in school history, IU women’s basketball has been selected to win the Big Ten by both the coaches and media preseason polls. Additionally, senior guard Ali Patberg and now-junior Berger have been selected for the All-Big Ten First Team for the second season in a row.

IU women’s basketball selected to win Big Ten, Patberg and Berger earn All-Big Ten honors

Nov 11, 2020 2:54 pm

IU is one of two schools with two players named to the preseason All-Big Ten team.

Then-sophomore Grace Berger is introduced to the starting lineup Feb. 27 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The IU women's basketball team was ranked No. 16 in the first AP Poll of the season released Tuesday.

IU women’s basketball rank No. 16 in preseason AP poll

Nov 10, 2020 3:30 pm

No. 16 is IU’s highest ever preseason ranking.

Then-redshirt junior Ali Patberg moves toward the basket Feb. 16 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Patberg was named Monday to the Nancy Lieberman Award watchlist. The award is given annually to the nation's top point guard in collegiate women's basketball.

IU women's basketball's Ali Patberg named to preseason Nancy Lieberman Award watch list

Nov 9, 2020 7:36 pm

Ali Patberg was a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award last season.

Then-freshman Mackenzie Holmes shouts after drawing a foul and scoring a basket Dec. 11, 2019, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

IU women's basketball frontcourt has new look without Brenna Wise

Oct 27, 2020 4:20 pm

Head coach Teri Moren’s squad lost its leading rebounder over the offseason.

Then-redshirt junior Ali Patberg looks for an open teammate March 7 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Patberg scored a team-high 16 points in IU’s 66-51 loss to Maryland in the semi finals of the Big Ten Tournament, the last game of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

OPINION: Ali Patberg will need to lead IU women’s basketball to Big Ten Championship

Oct 20, 2020 4:58 pm

IU held its first official team practice of the season on Oct. 16.

A screenshot shows junior guard Danielle Patterson speak during IU women's basketball media day. After transferring from the University of Notre Dame and sitting out the 2019-20 season due to NCAA transfer rules, Patterson is ready to take the court for the Hoosiers.

Junior transfer Danielle Patterson hopes to make an immediate effect for IU women’s basketball

Oct 18, 2020 4:21 pm

Danielle Patterson sat out last season due to NCAA transfer rules.

Then-sophomore guard Rob Phinisee attempts a layup March 11 in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The NCAA announced Wednesday that college Division I basketball will start Nov. 25.

NCAA sets start date for college basketball season for Nov. 25

Sep 16, 2020 10:33 pm

Full practices can begin Oct. 14.

Bea Gorton is pictured in 1975. Gorton, IU's first women's basketball coach, died July 14.

IU’s first women’s basketball coach Bea Gorton dies at 73

Jul 27, 2020 4:12 pm

Gorton was inducted into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.

Then-senior Brenna Wise celebrates on the sideline Dec. 15, 2019, in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Wise recorded 1,421 points and 849 rebounds over the course of her career at IU.

Former IU women's basketball player Brenna Wise nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

Jul 15, 2020 7:42 pm

Wise started every game during the course of her career.

IU football players run through drills during practice in 2017 at John Mellencamp Pavilion. IU Athletics has announced its plan for fall sports to return to practice this summer.

4 positive coronavirus tests reported from IU Athletics

Jul 10, 2020 7:44 pm

Teams will still continue practicing despite the positive results.

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 will be returning to IU as a paid assistant after spending last season as an assistant coach at Furman University.

Ashley Williams rejoins IU women’s basketball staff

Jun 24, 2020 4:58 pm

Williams is returning to IU after a one-year stint at Furman University.

Pictured is the view of Memorial Stadium outside the Tobias Nutrition Center located on the second floor on the south end of the stadium. Staff and players from IU football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball were tested for COVID-19 in preparation for the practices to restart.

First wave of IU Athletics coronavirus tests all return negative

Jun 23, 2020 8:05 pm

Athletes and staff from IU football and men's and women's basketball were tested.

The IU women’s basketball starting lineup sits and watches its pregame video Feb. 16 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to spring athletes and waived bowl eligibility requirements for FBS football Wednesday.

IU's top five overall team seasons from last year

Jun 15, 2020 2:55 pm

These performances stood out among all of the Hoosier teams.

IU athletics announces plan for a limited return

Jun 3, 2020 5:31 pm

IU announced its initial plan for voluntary workouts at IU athletic facilities.

Janese Constantine holds her 6-month-old son PJ after a 66-54 women's basketball win over Purdue. IU went 8-0 on the road when PJ was in attendance.

IU assistant women's basketball coach Janese Constantine to leave program

Jun 2, 2020 2:44 pm

Constantine was part of a coaching staff that led the Hoosiers to an NIT championship in 2018.