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 applications are doing.
Indiana’s struggles continued as they returned to non-conference play. Whereas the most recent recreation didn’t end in a loss, the end result was one other nail-biter in opposition to a mid-major squad.
This week’s 6-Banner Sunday additionally contains updates on girls’s basketball, the place former Hoosier gamers are, Bracketology and weekly reveals. We’ll, as normal, conclude with a take a look at different IU sports activities, led by soccer falling within the CFP.
Here’s what is on this week’s version:
• Indiana beats Chattanooga 74-65• IU girls prime Bellarmine for a fourth straight win• An replace on a number of former Hoosiers• Bracketology and Energy Rankings• Podcast on the Brink and Again Residence Community reveals• Hoosier Roundup
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Banner #1 – Indiana beats Chattanooga 74-65
The Hoosiers returned to the win column at Meeting Corridor on Saturday as they returned to non-conference play. Nevertheless, it was removed from spectacular as Indiana was taken to the wire in opposition to Chattanooga.
With Jakai Newton becoming a member of Gabe Cupps on the sidelines as a consequence of a long-term damage, IU trailed for a lot of the primary half. The Hoosiers lastly pulled forward within the closing 20 minutes however the Mocs stayed shut all through. Ultimately, although, Indiana held on for a less-than metrics-pleasing 74-65 victory. Solely two gamers reached double figures for the house aspect as Mackenzie Mgbako and Malik Reneau every chipped in 14 factors.
The squad improved to 9-3 total. They’ve a protracted break till December 29, once they have their non-conference finale in opposition to Winthrop.
Afterward, IU coach Mike Woodson spoke, Contained in the Corridor had a photograph gallery, Ryan Corazza wrote a Minute After, Alex Bozich put collectively 5 Takeaways and a narrative about what has gone incorrect for Indiana, whereas Will Foley penned a column in regards to the lackluster efficiency.
Banner #2 – IU girls prime Bellarmine for a fourth straight win
Whereas the lads proceed to wrestle, the ladies’s aspect is quietly enhancing because the season progresses. Final Sunday, that they had their largest margin of victory this season in opposition to a good Bellarmine squad 95-61 to enhance to 8-3. The Hoosiers positioned seven gamers in double figures as Karoline Striplin continued her robust play with a team-leading 17 factors.
Indiana has their closing non-conference recreation of the 2024-2025 season immediately in opposition to Oakland. Nevertheless, they obtained just a little little bit of unhealthy information as Lenee Beaumont (who has but to seem this fall) had knee surgical procedure and can redshirt.
Banner #3 – An replace on a number of former Hoosiers
With the commerce of former Hoosier heart Thomas Bryant to the Pacers final week, Contained in the Corridor checked out the place former IU gamers within the NBA stand. The opposite gamers within the execs are OG Anunoby (Knicks), Eric Gordon (76ers), Jalen Hood-Schifino (Lakers), Trayce Jackson-Davis (Warriors), Kel’el Ware (Warmth), and Cody Zeller (Hawks).
Indiana additionally has gamers who had been as soon as in Bloomington however transferred to different schools. This checklist contains Kaleb Banks (Tulane), CJ Gunn (DePaul), and Payton Sparks (Ball State).
Banner #4 – Bracketology and Energy Rankings
Whereas March Insanity remains to be a number of months away, that has not stopped Bracketology from being launched at this early level. IU has a lot work to do because it sits as one of many first 4 out in line with ESPN’s Joe Lunardi. It ought to be famous this projection was made earlier than Saturday’s shut name. This outcome possible did the Hoosiers no favors in enhancing their standing, as their NET sits outdoors of the at-large vary once more.
Additionally, they sit in direction of the underside of the league. Present energy rankings have them 14th of 18 in line with Contained in the Corridor.
Alternatively, the ladies’s robust play of late has made their postseason outlook a lot much less tenuous. With victories over Baylor, Columbia and Stanford, they sit safely within the match as a 9-seed. With an elite Large Ten and a NET of round 40, this quantity may enhance much more with a powerful convention season.
Banner #5 – Podcast on the Brink and Again Residence Community reveals
Podcast on the Brink was recorded this week. It featured UMHoops’ Dylan Burkhardt discussing the Large Ten.
The Again Residence Community was on-air a number of occasions in the previous couple of days. Meeting Name Postgame, seven Crimson Solid episodes, and Dribble Drive had been all recorded this week.
Banner #6 – Hoosier Roundup
• Soccer’s report season ended with a loss to Notre Dame within the playoffs to complete 11-2. Additionally, Curt Cignetti picked up one other Coach of the 12 months award.
• Males’s soccer had three gamers drafted by the MLS.
• Volleyball added two extra gamers to the highest-ranked recruiting class in program historical past. Additionally they had a trio of present athletes honored academically and one other signed to play professionally.
• Swimming and diving added a grad switch who medaled within the latest Paris Olympics. Additionally, a number of IU athletes competed on the World Aquatics Championship.
• Males’s Tennis launched its schedule for the approaching spring.
• 16 IU athletes graduated as a part of the winter graduation.
Thanks to your continued help of The Meeting Name and Contained in the Corridor. We’ll be again subsequent weekend with a brand new roundup.
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Aaron (Ari) ShifronAssembly Name Contributor
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