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 Huge Ten play opened. After a very good efficiency towards Minnesota, they stumbled at Nebraska as convention play started this week.
Moreover this, readers will discover data about Thomas Bryant returning to Indiana, a Hoosier participant present process surgical procedure and weekly exhibits. We are going to, as regular, conclude with a take 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 start out 1-0 in Huge 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 Residence Community exhibits• Hoosier Roundup – Hoosiers Headed To Notre Dame For School Soccer Playoff
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Banner #1 – Indiana dominates Minnesota to start out 1-0 in Huge Ten play
The Hoosiers bought one other simple victory in Meeting Corridor. This time, it was over Huge 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 staff went inside to their massive males all evening 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 bought off to a horrible begin in Lincoln and trailed 13-3 out of the gate. Nonetheless, as an alternative of mendacity down, IU fought again and performed a detailed recreation for some time. Because of Myles Rice’s robust evening, they trailed simply 68-67 with about seven minutes left.
From there, the underside fell out and Indiana didn’t make a discipline purpose the remainder of the evening in an 85-68 loss to the Cornhuskers. The staff did take many extra three-pointers than regular, 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 greatest for a lot of 2024.
IU stays close to the NCAA match 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 report higher than .500 if they will maintain their losses nearer and meet the anticipated metrics. They’ve completed this for many of the yr minus the contests with Louisville and Nebraska, however not persistently over the previous few seasons.
Afterward, Woodson spoke, Corazza wrote a Minute After, Bozich put collectively 5 Takeaways, and Kevin Vera penned a column concerning 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 will probably 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 will probably be out for an prolonged interval after surgical procedure to what the staff referred to as “a preexisting, nagging harm to his decrease physique”. Nonetheless, Cupps later clarified on social media that the process was for a meniscus situation.
Banner #5 – Podcast on the Brink and Again Residence 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 Residence Community was on-air a number of instances in the previous couple of days. Meeting Name Postgame, Bison Chat, Crimson Solid, Doing The Work, and Dribble Drive all had episodes.
Banner #6 – Hoosier Roundup – Hoosiers headed to Notre Dame for School Soccer Playoff
• IU was chosen to their first-ever School Soccer Playoff final Sunday after a report 11-1 season. They are going to keep within the state of Indiana as properly 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 Huge Ten schedule for 2025 was revealed.
• Girls’s basketball resumes play immediately towards 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.
• Monitor and discipline competed on the Early Fowl Meet.
• Lastly, 113 IU athletes have been honored for his or her educational success.
Thanks to your continued assist 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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