Welcome to a different version of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint manufacturing between The Meeting Name and Contained in the Corridor, the place we spotlight the 5 most important IU basketball tales of the previous week, plus check out how the opposite IU sports activities packages are doing.
IU basketball’s inconsistencies continued as Large Ten play opened. After a great efficiency in opposition to Minnesota, they stumbled at Nebraska as convention play started this week.
In addition to this, readers will discover data about Thomas Bryant returning to Indiana, a Hoosier participant present process surgical procedure and weekly exhibits. We’ll, as traditional, conclude with a have a look at different IU sports activities, led by soccer being chosen for the postseason.
Here’s what is on this week’s version:
• Indiana dominates Minnesota to begin 1-0 in Large Ten play• Hoosiers fade late in a 17-point loss at Nebraska• Thomas Bryant traded to Indiana Pacers• Gabe Cupps is out indefinitely following surgical procedure• Podcast on the Brink and Again House Community exhibits• Hoosier Roundup – Hoosiers Headed To Notre Dame For Faculty Soccer Playoff
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Banner #1 – Indiana dominates Minnesota to begin 1-0 in Large Ten play
The Hoosiers obtained one other simple victory in Meeting Corridor. This time, it was over Large Ten bottom-feeder Minnesota. IU was in a battle early and the Golden Gophers made a number of troublesome pictures to remain in it. Nonetheless, water finally discovered its degree as Indiana used an enormous run after that to tug away and win simply 82-67.
The group went inside to their massive males all night time for straightforward baskets as Oumar Ballo led the Hoosiers with 18 factors whereas Malik Reneau added 16 factors. Bryson Tucker got here off the bench to match Reneau’s output as Kanaan Carlyle put up 14 factors, additionally enjoying with the reserves.
Afterward, IU coach Mike Woodson spoke, Contained in the Corridor had a picture gallery, Ryan Corazza wrote a Minute After and Movie Session, Alex Bozich put collectively 5 Takeaways, and Will Foley penned a column about Carlyle’s efficiency.
Banner #2 – Hoosiers fade late in a 17-point loss at Nebraska
The Hoosiers obtained off to a horrible begin in Lincoln and trailed 13-3 out of the gate. Nonetheless, as a substitute of mendacity down, IU fought again and performed an in depth recreation for some time. Because of Myles Rice’s sturdy night time, they trailed simply 68-67 with about seven minutes left.
From there, the underside fell out and Indiana didn’t make a area purpose the remainder of the night time in an 85-68 loss to the Cornhuskers. The group did take many extra three-pointers than traditional, as followers have been clamoring for. Nonetheless, with lots of them compelled, they have been simply 8-35 from lengthy vary. Additionally, the protection has been inconsistent at finest for a lot of 2024.
IU stays close to the NCAA event bubble at 8-3 total and 1-1 within the league with a NET of 63 as of Saturday. The Hoosiers will seemingly have an opportunity at March Insanity with a convention document higher than .500 if they will hold their losses nearer and meet the anticipated metrics. They’ve carried out this for a lot of the yr minus the contests with Louisville and Nebraska, however not constantly over the previous few seasons.
Afterward, Woodson spoke, Corazza wrote a Minute After, Bozich put collectively 5 Takeaways, and Kevin Vera penned a column in regards to the defensive struggles.
Banner #3 – Thomas Bryant traded to Indiana Pacers
Former Hoosier heart Thomas Bryant is reportedly returning to Indiana. Whereas he is not going to return to Bloomington, the previous IU standout might be taking his professional profession simply up the highway to Indianapolis.
The NBA’s Pacers misplaced backup facilities Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman to Achilles accidents early within the yr. Now, following a commerce from Miami, Bryant will return to the state the place he performed school ball.
Banner #4 – Gabe Cupps is out indefinitely following surgical procedure
Gabe Cupps took on a big position final season in IU’s rotation. Nonetheless, with the additions of Rice and Carlyle, Cupps’ minutes have diminished to enjoying solely sparingly.
Now Cupps might be out for an prolonged interval after surgical procedure to what the group known as “a preexisting, nagging harm to his decrease physique”. Nonetheless, Cupps later clarified on social media that the process was for a meniscus problem.
Banner #5 – Podcast on the Brink and Again House Community exhibits
Podcast on the Brink was recorded this week. It featured Contained in the Corridor’s Press discussing Indiana’s video games with Minnesota and Nebraska.
The Again House Community was on-air a number of occasions in the previous couple of days. Meeting Name Postgame, Bison Chat, Crimson Forged, Doing The Work, and Dribble Drive all had episodes.
Banner #6 – Hoosier Roundup – Hoosiers headed to Notre Dame for Faculty Soccer Playoff
• IU was chosen to their first-ever Faculty Soccer Playoff final Sunday after a document 11-1 season. They are going to keep within the state of Indiana as nicely going up the highway to Notre Dame. The Hoosiers additionally had a number of gamers and coaches awarded each within the convention and nationally together with Curt Cignetti being named nationwide coach of the yr. Additionally, their Large Ten schedule for 2025 was revealed.
• Ladies’s basketball resumes play at this time in opposition to Bellarmine following an prolonged break.
• Males’s soccer had a number of gamers obtain postseason honors with a pair invited to showcase themselves for professional careers.
• Baseball introduced its schedule for the approaching spring.
• Volleyball had two gamers earn regional awards.
• Swimming and diving have a number of athletes competing on a nationwide stage.
• Observe and area competed on the Early Chicken Meet.
• Lastly, 113 IU athletes have been honored for his or her educational success.
Thanks on your continued help of The Meeting Name and Contained in the Corridor. We’ll be again subsequent weekend with a brand new roundup.
Now go take pleasure in your self a 6-banner Sunday.
Aaron (Ari) ShifronAssembly Name Contributor
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