Women's basketball

Freshman Mackenzie Holmes shouts after drawing a foul and scoring a basket Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. IU will play Maryland at 8 p.m Thursday at home.

IU women’s basketball eyes rematch with Maryland on Thursday

Feb 5, 2020 5:33 pm

The Hoosiers are 4-0 since their loss the Terrapins on Jan. 20.

Junior guard Jaelynn Penn attempts to score a 3-point shot Feb. 3 in Mackey Arena. Penn made one of five attempted 3-pointers and 15 total points in the game against Purdue.

No. 18 IU women's basketball continues to separate itself from Purdue

Feb 3, 2020 10:22 pm

IU beat Purdue 66-54 for its fourth straight victory.

Sophomore guard Grace Berger dribbles the ball Feb. 3 in Mackey Arena. Berger scored 15 of IU's 66 points during the team's victory over Purdue.

Hardly a Barn Burner as No. 18 IU women's basketball defeats Purdue

Feb 3, 2020 9:41 pm

IU has now won four straight Barn Burner Trophies.

Redshirt junior guard Ali Patberg attempts to shoot the ball Feb. 3 in Mackey Arena. IU defeated Purdue 66-54.

Scrappy play under the basket earns IU women’s basketball the Barn Burner trophy

Feb 3, 2020 9:32 pm

With its win over Purdue, IU secured its second 4-0 steak in conference play.

The IU women's basketball team sings along to the IU alma mater with the rest of the women’s basketball team Jan. 30 after defeating Wisconsin in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU advanced to No. 18 following back-to-back victories at home.

IU women’s basketball rises in latest AP poll

Feb 3, 2020 5:25 pm

The Hoosiers moved up to No. 18 in the poll.

Sophomore Aleksa Gulbe attempts a shot Jan. 9 against Purdue in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU will travel to Purdue on Monday for their second meeting of the season.

No. 20 IU women’s basketball prepares to take on rival Purdue on Monday

Feb 2, 2020 4:17 pm

IU is looking for its fourth straight straight win.

Junior Bendu Yeaney drives to the basket through Butler University defenders Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. IU announced that Yeaney will leave and enter the transfer portal.

IU women's basketball junior guard Bendu Yeaney enters the transfer portal

Jan 31, 2020 1:43 pm

Yeaney started in 69 of 76 career games.

Junior Jaeylnn Penn looks toward the IU bench Jan. 30 against Wisconsin at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Penn hit the game-tying 3-pointer to send the game to overtime, which IU won 75-65.

OPINION: No. 20 IU women’s basketball puts 'mamba mentality' on display in comeback win

Jan 31, 2020 12:16 am

IU came back from 16 down to beat Wisconsin in overtime.

Red shirt junior Ali Patberg is cheered on by her teammates after scoring a 3-pointer during the last minute of overtime Jan. 30 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Patberg scored 20 of IU’s 75 points.

Hoosiers earn come-from-behind win behind Holmes' late-game performance

Jan 31, 2020 12:06 am

Holmes turned in a big fourth quarter to get the Hoosiers their third-straight win.

Sophomore Grace Berger looks for an open player Jan. 30 against Wisconsin at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. No. 20 IU beat Wisconsin 75-65 in overtime.

IU women’s basketball comes back late, earns third straight victory

Jan 30, 2020 11:36 pm

IU overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat Wisconsin on Thursday.

Redshirt junior Ali Patberg high-fives teammates after making a free throw Nov. 17 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU will play Wisconsin at 7 p.m. Thursday in Assembly Hall.

No. 20 IU women’s basketball guards take on tough Wisconsin forwards

Jan 29, 2020 5:04 pm

The Hoosiers have won the last four games against the Badgers.

Redshirt Junior Ali Patberg and sophomore Aleksa Gulbe listen to the coaches Jan. 27 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU defeated Minnesota 65-52.

No. 20 IU women's basketball leans heavily on guards in win over Minnesota

Jan 27, 2020 11:27 pm

The Hoosiers relied on Grace Berger for most of their offense Monday.

Sophomore Grace Berger watches the court Jan. 27 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Berger scored a season-high 25 points during the game.

Grace Berger’s double-double pushes No. 20 IU women’s basketball past Minnesota

Jan 27, 2020 10:47 pm

Grace Berger led IU in scoring in the team's victory over Minnesota.

IU women’s basketball huddles up before their game Dec. 15 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU beat Penn State Jan. 23, 76-60.

No. 17 IU women's basketball breaks losing streak in 76-60 win over Penn State

Jan 24, 2020 12:56 am

This was the Hoosiers' first win over a Big Ten opponent since Jan. 9.

The IU women’s basketball team huddles together before its match against Mount St. Mary’s University on Nov. 7 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU will be on the road Jan. 23 at Penn State.

Ending a slump: IU women’s basketball seeks spark against Penn State

Jan 22, 2020 8:57 pm

The team looks to secure a win after losing three consecutive games.

IU women’s basketball huddles up before their game Dec. 15 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. IU lost Jan. 20 on the road to Maryland 62-76.

Maryland defense forces third straight loss for IU women’s basketball

Jan 20, 2020 10:55 pm

The Hoosiers dropped their third straight game on the first of a two-game road trip.

Freshman forward Mackenzie Holmes celebrates after a play Nov. 10 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Holmes was named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week on Jan. 20.

IU women’s basketball drops in AP poll, Holmes named Co-Freshman of the Week

Jan 20, 2020 5:39 pm

IU is now the No. 17 team in the national rankings.

Redshirt junior Ali Patberg goes for a layup Jan. 16 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Patberg scored 12 points against Northwestern.

OPINION: No. 15 IU gifts Northwestern a big win in overtime

Jan 17, 2020 12:43 am

IU entered the fourth quarter up 10, but the wheels fell off en route to a 71-69 overtime loss.

Redshirt junior Ali Patberg hugs freshman Mackenzie Holmes Jan. 16 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Holmes was fouled near the end of the 4th quarter, filling the stadium with excitement for the possibility of a further lead during a close game where IU lost 71-69 in overtime.

Holmes' efforts feel more like an afterthought in IU’s second straight loss

Jan 17, 2020 12:24 am

The Hoosiers couldn’t capitalize on Mackenzie Holmes' 22 point performance.

Sophomore Grace Berger shoots the ball Jan. 16 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Berger scored 16 points against Northwestern.

IU women's basketball blows multiple leads in overtime loss against Northwestern

Jan 17, 2020 12:20 am

No. 15 Hoosiers lose late lead and fall to Northwestern in overtime.