Women's Basketball

Berger, Bezerra, Capobianco named IU Athletes of the Year on Thursday

Jul 15, 2021 12:28 pm

All three will return to IU for the 2021-22 season.

Grace Berger shoots the ball April 20 at the USA Women's Basketball AmeriCup Trials in Columbia, South Carolina. Berger won a gold medal with the rest of Team USA on Saturday.

IU women’s basketball senior Grace Berger wins gold medal at AmeriCup

Jun 20, 2021 1:39 pm

Berger averaged 6.2 points and 3.6 rebounds.

Grace Berger shoots the ball Tuesday at the USA Women's Basketball AmeriCup Trials in Columbia, South Carolina. Berger is one of 12 members of the USA Women's AmeriCup roster.

IU senior guard Grace Berger named to USA Basketball Women’s AmeriCup roster

Jun 6, 2021 8:00 pm

Berger was named first team All-Big Ten in 2019-20 and 2020-21.

Then-redshirt junior Nicole Cardaño-Hillary dribbles the ball against Belmont University on March 24. Cardaño-Hillary transferred to IU during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Having fun: the secret to IU women’s basketball’s Nikki Cardaño-Hillary’s success

Jun 2, 2021 7:42 pm

The IU senior averaged 9 points last season.

IU women's basketball coach Teri Moren gives her team directions Feb. 17, 2018, in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Moren has coached the team since the 2014-15 season.

Reflecting on IU women’s basketball head coach Teri Moren’s time in Bloomington so far

May 11, 2021 4:15 pm

Moren joined the Hoosiers in 2014.

Gracer Berger shoots the ball Tuesday at the USA Women's Basketball AmeriCup Trials in Columbia, South Carolina. Berger is a finalist for the team that will compete in the USA AmeriCup Team Trials to compete in the 2021 FIBA Americup from June 11-19 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Grace Berger named one of 13 finalists for 2021 USA Women’s FIBA AmeriCup Team

Apr 22, 2021 12:00 pm

Berger was one of 20 athletes vying to make the team competing June 11-19.

Senior guard Jaelynn Penn guards her opponent Jan. 31 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Penn announced Friday she will transfer to the University of California-Los Angeles.

Jaelynn Penn will transfer to UCLA for her last eligible season

Apr 9, 2021 5:02 pm

Penn announced in late March she would leave IU’s program.

Junior Danielle Patterson attempts a shot during a game on Dec. 2, 2020, in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Patterson announced her commitment to St. John's University in a tweet Thursday.

IU women’s basketball’s Danielle Patterson commits to St. John’s University

Apr 8, 2021 2:52 pm

In February, Patterson opted out for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.

Senior Ali Patberg prepares to shoot the ball in a game against the Belmont Bruins on March 24 during the NCAA Tournament in San Antonio, Texas. The Hoosiers finished their season with a 53-66 loss to the Arizona Wildcats on March 29.

COLUMN: Reminiscing on IU women’s basketball historic postseason run

Apr 7, 2021 2:57 pm

The Hoosiers advanced to their first ever Elite Eight.

Baylor junior forward Flo Thamba celebrates after winning the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor beat Gonzaga University 86-70.

COLUMN: Stanford and Baylor take home NCAA Tournament championships

Apr 6, 2021 3:58 pm

The National Champions are crowned to complete a historic year.

IU women's basketball head coach Teri Moren shouts from the sidelines Jan. 31 during a game against Michigan State in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Moren agreed to a new contract Thursday that will keep her in Bloomington through the 2026-27 season.

IU women’s basketball head coach Teri Moren extended through 2027

Apr 1, 2021 12:25 pm

The Hoosiers are 148-80 since Moren took over in 2014.

Senior guard Ali Patberg dribbles the ball up the court Wednesday in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall during a game against Penn State. Patberg stated in a Twitter post Wednesday she will be returning to play the 2021-22 season.

Ali Patberg will return to play for IU during the 2021-22 season

Mar 31, 2021 8:26 pm

This upcoming season will mark Patberg’s last year of eligibility.

Senior Jaelynn Penn celebrates a 3-pointer with sophomore Grace Waggoner on Dec. 6, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Penn announced Wednesday that she has entered the transfer portal in an Instagram post.

Jaelynn Penn announces she will transfer from IU women’s basketball

Mar 31, 2021 6:11 pm

Penn opted out of the season Feb. 7.

The University of Connecticut women's basketball team celebrates Monday after beating Baylor in San Antonio, Texas. The Huskies will advance to the Final Four and face the University of Arizona on Friday.

COLUMN: It’s UConn against the world in women’s NCAA Tournament

Mar 31, 2021 12:19 pm

The women’s NCAA Tournament is down to the Final Four.

Sophomore forward Mackenzie Holmes goes for a shot Feb. 18 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers lost 53-66 to the Arizona Wildcats on Monday in San Antonio, Texas.

COLUMN: Holmes’ noteworthy performance dwindled late in IU women’s basketball Elite Eight loss

Mar 30, 2021 1:03 pm

The sophomore forward finished with 20 points and five blocks.

Senior Ali Patberg prepares to shoot the ball in a game against the Belmont Bruins on March 24 during the NCAA tournament. The Hoosiers lost 53-66 to the Arizona Wildcats on Monday in San Antonio, Texas.

Poor 3-point shooting causes IU women’s basketball’s downfall to Arizona

Mar 30, 2021 1:00 am

The Hoosiers went 0-9 on 3-pointers, and allowed nine for the Wildcats.

Freshman Kiandra Browne runs during a game against North Carolina State on March 27 during the NCAA tournament. The Hoosiers lost 53-66 to the Arizona Wildcats on Monday in San Antonio, Texas.

IU women’s basketball tournament run ends with 66-53 loss to Arizona in Elite Eight

Mar 29, 2021 11:21 pm

The Hoosiers were playing for the first Final Four appearance in program history.

Senior guard Ali Patberg dribbles the ball March 6 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Patberg finished with 17 points in IU's 73-70 win over North Carolina State University on Saturday to advance to the Elite Eight.

COLUMN: Patberg delivers to keep IU women’s basketball’s NCAA Tournament run rolling

Mar 27, 2021 10:39 pm

The senior finished with 17 points, five assists and only one turnover.

Junior forward Aleksa Gulbe attempts a layup March 6 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Gulbe had 11 points and 10 rebounds in IU's 73-70 win over NC State on Saturday in San Antonio.

IU women’s basketball erases early deficit, rides defense past NC State into Elite Eight

Mar 27, 2021 10:13 pm

NC State committed 17 turnovers to IU’s nine.

Senior guard Nicole Cardaño-Hillary takes a shot March 6 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU defeated North Carolina State University 73-70 on Saturday to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time in program history.

IU women’s basketball defeats NC State, advances to Elite Eight for first time in program history

Mar 27, 2021 8:33 pm

Dominating defense jumped the Hoosiers to a 73-70 win.