Author: Seth Tow

Indiana men’s basketball has announced its full non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. The Hoosiers have locked in an 11-game slate, with eight of the contests at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and no true road games. “My staff and I put together a non-conference schedule that will lead to long-term success this season,” head coach Mike Woodson said in IU’s press release announcing the schedule. “We have a new team this year that we are excited to showcase in front of the sold-out crowds in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. We will be tested by some veteran, well-coached ball clubs early…

Before “The New Indiana” became an unofficial recruiting slogan for IU football, Jaylen Bell was simply talking with his parents. The class of 2025 defensive back committed to Indiana in early June after taking an official visit, and one thing stuck out as the Bells debriefed from their time in Bloomington. IU’s staff had been in regular contact with the three-star recruit throughout the preceding months after they’d offered him a scholarship, recruiting him to be a part of head coach Curt Cignetti’s transformation of the program. And that point was hammered home even further on the official visit. “We…

With college football season starting to creep up, we’re running down Indiana’s schedule to preview all 12 opponents for 2024. The Hoosiers start the second half of the season with a key game against Nebraska in Bloomington. The Cornhuskers are looking to get things going in Matt Rhule’s second year in Lincoln, just as Indiana is in Curt Cignetti’s first year. Nebraska is aiming for its first bowl game appearance and its first winning season since 2016. Opponent: Nebraska Date/Time/TV: Saturday, October 19, TBA Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Ind. 2023 record/postseason result: 5-7, 3-6 Big Ten Returning production, offense: 72…

With college football season starting to creep up, we’re running down Indiana’s schedule to preview all 12 opponents for 2024. Indiana reaches the halfway point of the 2024 season with a road game at Northwestern. The Wildcats are playing their home games this year at alternate sites, with Ryan Field under construction. They were one of the biggest surprises in the country last year — coming off a 1-11 season in 2022 and after firing head coach Pat Fitzgerald in July in the wake of hazing allegations, Northwestern enjoyed a winning season under Big Ten Coach of the Year David…

Indiana women’s basketball all-time leading scorer Mackenzie Holmes is joining head coach Teri Moren’s staff as a graduate manager, the program announced Monday. Holmes has been around the program this summer as she recovers from a knee surgery she underwent after this past season ended. The forward was drafted by the Seattle Storm in the third round of the WNBA Draft in April, and is aiming to return to the court in time for training camp next spring. The Gorham, Maine native wrapped up an illustrious career with the Hoosiers in 2023-24. She broke Tyra Buss’ IU scoring record in…

Former Indiana guard Eric Gordon is set for another stop in his well-traveled NBA career. Per reports, Gordon is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year contract for the veteran minimum. The North Central product is entering his 17th year in the NBA, and this will be the fifth franchise he’s played for. He’ll join forces with star center Joel Embiid and play for head coach Nick Nurse for a Sixers team with high hopes. Gordon scored a career-low 11 points per game last year in his lone season with the Phoenix Suns. He also averaged two assists, one…

With college football season starting to creep up, we’re running down Indiana’s schedule to preview all 12 opponents for 2024. IU gets into the main portion of the Big Ten schedule in week five against Maryland. Head coach Mike Locksley has the Terrapin program in a good place entering his sixth season in College Park. He needed a couple seasons to turn things around, but UMD has now posted three straight winning seasons. The Terps will look to keep up that consistency and aim to take another step forward in 2024. Opponent: Maryland Date/Time/TV: Saturday, September 28, TBA Location: Memorial…

Indiana women’s basketball is expanding its reserved seating sections in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, the program announced Wednesday. IU implemented reserved seating last season, making rows 1-31 reserved for season ticket holders. Prior to that, the entire arena was general admission for women’s basketball games. Now, the entire lower bowl will become reserved. General admission will be limited to the bleachers behind the basket opposite the student section, along with the balcony. The release announcing the change noted this move came “in response to a significant increase in demand” for reserved season tickets. Those who already purchased general admission season…

Indiana is looking to make it two years in a row in the NBA Draft. Former IU center Kel’el Ware is likely to be selected in the first round on Wednesday, which would be the first time the Hoosiers have had first-round picks in consecutive years since 2013-14. Ware was invited to attend the draft in the Green Room, indicating his probable first-round selection. Ware played his sophomore year at Indiana after transferring from Oregon. He vastly improved with the Hoosiers. As a freshman on the Ducks, Ware averaged 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks…

With college football season starting to creep up, we’re running down Indiana’s schedule to preview all 12 opponents for 2024. IU returns home to host Charlotte in week four at Memorial Stadium, in the Hoosiers’ final non-conference game of the regular season. This is the first-ever meeting between the schools on the football field. Head coach Biff Poggi enters year two with the 49ers after a difficult first season, and he has a lot of work to do to turn things around. Opponent: Charlotte Date/Time/TV: Saturday, September 21, TBA Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Ind. 2023 record/postseason result: 3-9, 2-6 AAC…