Author: Mike Schumann

After falling behind 27-8 to No. 8 Arizona in Las Vegas on Saturday, Indiana could never quite complete the climb back. On four different occasions the Hoosiers cut the margin to five points or less after being down by double-figures, only to see the margin swell back to where it was. That resilience in and of itself should have been an encouraging sign for Indiana fans.  For far too long, and even into last season, there has been a troubling aspect to IU basketball.  On multiple occasions Archie Miller referred to his Indiana teams as “soft” or “scared,” and while…

Indiana picked up a commitment from Independence C.C. defensive back transfer Tyrik McDaniel on Tuesday afternoon. The 6-foot-1 and 200 pound McDaniel announced the news on his Twitter page. After playing one year at safety for Independence, McDaniel committed to East Carolina on Thanksgiving before announcing a change of heart shortly thereafter.  He took an official visit to Bloomington over the weekend. “With opportunity, comes preparation,” McDaniel wrote in his Twitter post.  “Thank God for aligning me with my purpose. Will be signing (with Indiana) December 21st.” At Independence McDaniel was named a second-team all-conference pick despite playing in only…

It was a fast-paced highly competitive match for the full 90 minutes plus another 20 of overtime. But Monday evening’s national title contest between Indiana and Syracuse was settled by penalty kicks.  The Orange came out on top 7-6 in the shootout to claim their first ever national title and hand the Hoosiers their third runner-up finish in the last six years. “There’s a lot of emotion, a lot of tears on the field, because there’s a lot invested.” Indiana coach Todd Yeagley said after the match.  “These guys care so much. “I want to thank the seniors.  To get…

Saturday will mark Indiana’s second consecutive top-15 matchup when they travel to Lawrence to face Kansas. In the new AP top-25 poll released on Monday, the Hoosiers held at No. 14 despite a loss to now No. 9 ranked Arizona. Meanwhile, Kansas (9-1) dropped two spots to No. 8.  Their lone loss of the season came to No. 6 Tennessee.  The Hoosiers and Jayhawks tip at Noon Eastern. The headline from the new AP poll is one IU fans won’t enjoy, as in-state rival Purdue jumped three spots to the overall No. 1 ranking.  It marks the second time in…

Indiana fans may take the school’s success on the soccer field for granted, but Monday evening is one of those “can’t miss” moments. The Hoosiers have a chance to earn their ninth star when they take on Syracuse at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary N.C.  The national championship match kicks off at 6 p.m. and will air live on ESPNU. Whether they’ve made the journey to North Carolina, or they’ll be watching on television, head coach Todd Yeagley knows his team will have the full attention of the IU fan base Monday, and he wants to deliver for them.…

Indiana lost for the second time in its last three outings with a disappointing 89-75 loss to Arizona in front of a majority IU crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The Hoosiers fell behind 27-8 in the first half, and that ultimately became a hill too steep to ever climb.  IU pulled back to within five late in the first half, only to see Arizona extend the lead back to 13 before the break.  In the second half, IU pulled to within five, but Arizona quickly extended back to 13.  Then IU pulled to within three,…

Watch as Indiana’s Race Thompson and Xavier Johnson discuss a loss to Arizona on Saturday evening. See also:  Mike Woodson post-game | Three keys, highlights, final stats https://youtu.be/nbmDgno_7PI https://youtu.be/T05OZK0AFv0 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 you.

Watch as Indiana head coach Mike Woodson discusses a loss to Arizona. See also:  Three keys, highlights, final stats | Race Thompson and Xavier Johnson post-game https://youtu.be/zKxC2fG-qiQ 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 you.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Indiana lost to Arizona on Saturday evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena by a final score of 89-75. Arizona led 46-36 at halftime.  The Hoosiers were led in scoring by Race Thompson with 16 points.  Miller Kopp added 14. Indiana (8-2, 1-1) travels to Kansas next Saturday. See also:  Mike Woodson post-game | Xavier Johnson and Race Thompson post-game THREE KEYS TO THE GAME 1. Early 19-point deficit too much.  Arizona ran out to a 27-8 first half lead with 11:13 remaining before the break.  The run coincided with the point guard Xavier Johnson’s second…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Indiana starting freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino will not play when No. 14 Indiana faces No. 10 Arizona on Saturday. Hood-Schifino was on the floor with his teammates but not in uniform when the Hoosiers took the floor 60 minutes before tip-off at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Battling back soreness, Hood-Schifino has now missed three straight games after producing his best effort of the season against North Carolina on Nov. 30.  The injury is not expected to be serious or long-term, but it is clearly now lingering for the talented first year point guard. The Pittsburgh…