Women's basketball

Freshman guard Ashlee Mells splits the Illinois defense on her way to the hoop during the Hoosiers 66-59 loss to Illinois Sunday afternoon at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers hope to break streak

By Brandon Smith · Wednesday, Feb. 11,2009 11:51 p.m.

Any losing streak is tough. The women’s basketball team is on a three-game one, having lost four of its last five games. IU hopes to break its longest losing streak tonight against Michigan State (17-7, 10-3) at Assembly Hall.

IU freshman forward Danilsa Andujar drives to the basket during the first half against Illinois Sunday at Assembly Hall. IU lost 66-59.

Sunday loss drops Hoosiers to 5th in Big Ten

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Sunday, Feb. 8,2009 11:53 p.m.

In front of the second-largest crowd of the season – an estimated 3,558 people – IU (15-7, 8-5) lost its third consecutive game Sunday, falling 66-59 to Illinois

Senior forward Amber Jackson powers through two defenders during the Hoosiers 65-55 win over Penn State Thursday night at Assembly Hall.

IU comeback attempt fails in Iowa

By Brandon Smith · Friday, Feb. 6,2009 12:15 a.m.

Some things never change. And for the Hoosiers, not being able to win in Iowa City, Iowa, has become a trend.

Sophomore guard Jori Davis takes a blocking foul on her way to the basket during the Hoosiers 65-55 win over Penn State Thursday evening at Assembly Hall.

Women's basketball hope to bounce back against Iowa

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Thursday, Feb. 5,2009 12:15 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team has only lost consecutive games once this season, and that came more than two months ago.

The IU women's basketball team huddle up to sing the IU fight song before taking the court against Wisconsin on Jan. 15 at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers hope to best Penn State

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Thursday, Jan. 29,2009 12:44 a.m.

After Sunday’s loss to Illinois, 61-52, the IU women’s basketball team will look to get back on track today. The Hoosiers (14-4, 7-2), tied for second place in the Big Ten, welcome Penn State (8-10, 3-5) 7 p.m. Thursday at Assembly Hall.

Reshaping women’s basketball

By Dave Leno · Tuesday, Jan. 27,2009 11:33 p.m.

Most coaches hate road games. However, IU women’s basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack said she doesn’t mind them.

Big 1st half pushes IU past Wolverines

By Brandon Smith · Friday, Jan. 23,2009 12:31 a.m.

After an emotional win against your bitter in-state rival, you can go one of two ways: You can either use the victory as momentum for the next game, or you can have a letdown. Well, at least for Thursday night, the Hoosiers chose the former.

Senior Forward Whitney Thomas and Senior Guard/Forward Kim Roberson successfully prevent a Purdue offensive player from making a basket. After a very close first half, the Hoosiers won 71-57 against the Boilermakers Monday evening at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers’ goal: Stay present

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2009 11:35 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team captured its first victory against Purdue in Assembly Hall in nearly a decade on Monday. With the win, the Hoosiers are now atop the Big Ten and off to their best start in 25 years, but they have much more they want to accomplish this season. The next step comes Thursday when IU (13-3, 6-1) travels to Ann Arbor, Mich., to take on the Wolverines (9-9, 2-5).

IU forward Amber Jackson posts up during IU’s 64-61 win against Wisconsin on Thursday evening at Assembly Hall. Jackson had six points in the game.

Battling through change

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Thursday, Jan. 15,2009 11:59 p.m.

After four years playing college basketball, senior forward Amber Jackson got to do one thing for the first time in November. She played in front of her mother.

Senior forward Amber Jackson attempts to get past Iowa's guards during the women's basketball game January 4, 2009.

Hoosiers welcome Badgers, former coach Bennett

By Brandon Smith · Wednesday, Jan. 14,2009 11:22 p.m.

When IU coach Felisha Legette-Jack looks across at the opposite bench in tonight’s game against Wisconsin, she is likely to get a glimpse of former Hoosiers coach Kathi Bennett.

Women's basketball team escapes Happy Valley with 84-77 victory

Monday, Jan. 12,2009 12:41 a.m.

The women's basketball team recovered from a road loss against Minnesota with a road win at Penn State.

Coach: ‘Ladies became women’ with win

By Brandon Smith · Sunday, Dec. 7,2008 10:02 p.m.

Despite senior forward Whitney Thomas and sophomore guard Jori Davis going a combined 3-for-19 from the field and combining for just 15 points, the IU women’s basketball team overcame a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Miami (Fla.) 69-54 in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge. In the second half, the Hoosiers (5-2) outscored the Hurricanes 41-22 and shot 52 percent from the field.

IU guard Andrea McGuirt puts up a shot during the first half of IU's 84-68 win in the first round of the Women's NIT on Nov. 14 at Assembly Hall.

Momentum carries women's basketball into clash of conferences

By Brandon Smith · Thursday, Dec. 4,2008 11:37 p.m.

Hoosiers sweep Calif. tournament

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Monday, Dec. 1,2008 12:12 a.m.

Women's basketball looks to rebound from loss

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Thursday, Nov. 20,2008 11:15 p.m.

Women's basketball hosts 1st round of preseason WNIT Friday

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, Nov. 14,2008 12:57 a.m.

IU senior forward Whitney Thomas goes up for a basket over Southern Indiana's Courtney Perry during a game on Saturday at Assembly Hall. IU won 93-49.

Hot first half leads women's basketball team past Greyhounds

By Brandon Smith · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2008 1:57 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team was once again impressive last night. This time, they showed their talents off to the Indianapolis Greyhounds in an 82-56 victory. The Greyhounds scored at the 15:04 mark in the first half to make it 7-2 in favor of the Hoosiers. After, Indianapolis did not score until 6:58 left in the half. A scoreless drought of more than eight minutes. The Greyhounds’ next bucket made it 30-5, and the rout was on.

Women's basketball rolls over Southern Indiana

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Sunday, Nov. 2,2008 10 p.m.

Shooting less than 48 percent from the free-throw line usually doesn’t bode well for winning basketball games – unless a team converts nearly 55 percent of its field goals and 63 percent of its 3-point shots. The IU women’s basketball team followed this model in its 93-49 victory against Southern Indiana in its first exhibition game of the season Saturday.