Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis was in obvious discomfort when Indiana played Jackson State on Friday afternoon. Dealing with lower back soreness, Indiana’s leading scorer wasn’t needed in a 40-point win. But it will be a different story Wednesday night when he faces a starting front court that goes 6-foot-11, 6-foot-11 and 6-foot-9. Jackson-Davis doesn’t expect to be at full strength, but IU’s Wednesday evening tilt with North Carolina is one he’s been anticipating since the summer. “Obviously I’m not 100 percent, but I will be playing tomorrow,” Jackson-Davis told the media on Tuesday afternoon.  “Obviously it’s a huge game.” “I’m…

He came in as the potential quarterback of the future for Indiana. But it’ll be one-and-done for Connor Bazelak in Bloomington. The Ohio native announced on Tuesday he will put his name in the transfer portal. After transferring in from Missouri with three years of eligibility remaining, Bazelak started nine games for Indiana in 2022.  He completed 235-of-426 passes on the season (55.2 percent) with 13 TDs and 10 INTs.  He threw for 2,312 yards through the air but lost 160 on the ground including sacks. Bazelak’s lack of mobility played a role in his struggles during the season.  Playing…

Indiana should have all of its main rotation players ready to go when they face North Carolina on Wednesday evening, barring any setbacks. The Hoosiers were down three scholarship players at one point last week, as Trayce Jackson-Davis (back), Trey Galloway (knee) and Anthony Leal (ankle) all missed at least one game. Jackson-Davis came back after missing one contest and played against Jackson State on Friday.  While he appeared to be still dealing with back soreness in that game, head coach Mike Woodson provided no indication the preseason All-American would miss any further time.  On a Tuesday press conference Woodson…

Watch as IU basketball coach Mike Woodson joined legendary radio voice Don Fischer for their radio show Monday evening in Bloomington. The pair looked back at wins over Little Rock and Jackson State, and previewed a Wednesday night showdown with North Carolina. No. 10 Indiana (6-0) and No. 18 North Carolina (5-2) tip at 9:15 p.m. Eastern Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. For more IU listening content, GO HERE. The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to…

After star guard Grace Berger suffered a serious looking injury on Friday evening, IU fans were bracing for the worst. But after an MRI on Sunday, there was no season-ending announcement from the program. In fact, the news sounds promising based on Monday evening comments by head coach Teri Moren. Berger won’t play for No. 5 IU in their showdown against No. 6 North Carolina in Bloomington on Thursday, and there is no specific timeline for when she’ll see the floor again. But the door is open for a return for the 6-foot Louisville product. “What we know is that…

For the first time in three years, IU will have a new kicker in 2023. Three year starter Charles Campbell announced on Monday he plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens next week. “Dear Hoosier family,” Campbell wrote in a graphic attached to a Twitter post. “The past five years at Indiana University have been a blessing.  IU has shaped me into the man I am today, and has left me with education of a lifetime.  I will be forever grateful for Coach Allen, Coach Teegardin, Coach McInerney, and all other coaches who have invested in me.  Lastly…

Once the final buzzer sounds on Wednesday evening, that will be it for Indiana playing in the Big Ten / ACC Challenge. ESPN announced on Monday the annual event, aired entirely on its family of networks, will end after this season. Indiana hosts North Carolina (9:15 p.m. Eastern, ESPN) in the marquee matchup of the 2022 Big Ten / ACC Challenge. IU is 8-13 all-time in the Big Ten / ACC Challenge. They have played the last two years on the road and lost by a combined four points in overtime at Florida State in 2020 and at Syracuse in…

Friends Trayce Jackson-Davis and Armando Bacot have been talking about the Indiana vs. North Carolina Big Ten / ACC Challenge matchup since it was announced in June. But with the game set for Wednesday evening in Bloomington, both of the preseason All-Americans are dealing with injuries. Jackson-Davis missed a game last Wednesday due to a back issue, and he appeared to be playing at less than 100 percent in Indiana’s Friday win over Jackson State. Meanwhile, Bacot suffered an ankle injury on Sunday during North Carolina’s four overtime loss to Alabama, and his status for Wednesday’s showdown at Simon Skjodt…

Revenge was sweet on Sunday evening in Bloomington. After falling to Marshall 18 months ago in the national championship match, Indiana defeated the Thundering Herd 1-0 at Bill Armstrong Stadium to advance to the national quarterfinals of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Brett Bebej put a far post header into the back of the net on a corner kick by Ryan Wittenbrink in the 47th minute for the lone score of the match. The No. 13 seed, the Hoosiers advance to the Elite Eight where they’ll face No. 12 UNC Greensboro on the road with the College Cup on the line. …

It’s fair to say the venue Indiana played in the last two days was not befitting of the No. 5/6 team in the country. And it wasn’t what was promised to IU when they signed up to play in the Las Vegas Invitational, either. Here is a photo of the ballroom at the Mirage where IU played the last two nights, where they earned wins over Auburn and Memphis. (Photo via Austin Render) — After Indiana finished playing at the event, IU head coach Teri Moren opened up about the setup at the Mirage. “This is not what was described…