23+ hour, 15+ min ago (595+ words) BLOOMINGTON " "Indiana basketball"players came out with a little extra bounce in their step for the early tip against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday afternoon at Assembly Hall. The No. 24 Hoosiers (7-0)"gave the program's sleepy football fans something to cheer about with a handful of dazzling plays right out of the gate in the 100-56 win. After Indiana forward Tucker DeVries opened the game with a four-point play, Tayton Conerway dropped in a pair of under-handed layups in heavy traffic. It pumped the sparse crowd that carried through the game with IU scoring at will. DeVries had a team-high 20 points as one of five Hoosiers in double-digits to help them score 100-plus points for the third time this season. The team under coach Darian DeVries has scored 100 points in as many games this season as it did during Mike Woodson's entire tenure. Indiana…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago (318+ words) Natasha Howard's return to the Indiana Fever in 2025 was certainly memorable. Not only did she propel the team to the Commissioner's Cup championship, but she also helped the team make the playoffs and reach the semifinals in the absence of Caitlin Clark. Howard, who was drafted by the Fever fifth overall in 2014, averaged 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game in 2025. She provided the much-needed veteran presence that Indiana was missing, as the team established itself as a true contender in the WNBA. More than that, Howard also won the Commissioner's Cup MVP, as she recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals in the title game. Now, Howard is a free agent, and it remains to be seen if she'll return to Indiana or play elsewhere. Before she navigates free agency, however, the 34-year-old forward opted to leave the…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago (238+ words) The Indiana Fever are coming off a season in which they reached the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs. They did so without postseason contributions from Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, Sydney Colson and Chloe Bibby. Fever head coach Stephanie White had her squad fighting until the end in her first season back with the team. As the offseason continues, the players and coaches are enjoying their time off while also getting some extra work in. On Monday, the Fever made an announcement that involved White, Clark and forward Aliyah Boston. "ready to represent "," the Fever posted. "Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark have been named to the @usabasketball Women's National Team training camp roster. Stephanie White will serve as one of the team's court coaches. read more at the link in our bio." Clark and Boston will join 16 other players…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago (290+ words) Voting is open NOW for the South Bend Tribune November 17-22 Athlete of the Week poll! You can vote as many times as you'd like until Thursday, November 27 at 11:59 p.m. Below is a list of this week's nominees in alphabetical order by high school. The senior rushed 20 times for 114 yards and two touchdowns, adding 45 receiving yards on six receptions and 69 kick return yards. Despite the Minutemen's 41-14 loss to Merrillville at semi-state, Breveard compiled 228 all-purpose yards in his last high school game. The senior dropped 28 points against Mishawaka Saturday, and she put up 19 on South Bend Washington the night before. The sophomore had two double-doubles last week, including 15 points and 18 rebounds against La Porte Tuesday, and 22 points and 13 rebounds against South Bend Adams Saturday. The senior finished in 11th-place in the Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay at the MHSAA Division I girls swimming state…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago (319+ words) The Indiana Fever were not part of Sunday's WNBA Draft lottery. The league semifinalist Fever will pick 10th in the 15-team first round. The league adds the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire expansion teams in 2026. The Tempo will pick sixth and the Fire seventh, after the five-team draft lottery. After an extension of the expiring collective bargaining agreement, the draft lottery was allowed to take place as scheduled Sunday. The same can't be said for the pending expansion draft, thus some teams do not yet know who will be on their teams for free agency. The Fever still have a few players under contract for the 2026 season, including superstar Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. Here's what to know about the WNBA draft. The draft is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026. The Fever hold picks 10, 25 and 40 " each the 10th pick of the three-round draft....

1+ week, 20+ min ago (256+ words) BLOOMINGTON "Indiana football's week off didn't impact its spot in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Hoosiers (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) ranked No. 2 for a sixth straight week as they head into their regular season finale against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium looking to clinch a spot in the Big Ten title game. They can lock up a spot in the championship game with a win or with an Ohio State win. They are one of three undefeated Power Four teams (Ohio State and Texas A&M) left in the country. The Buckeyes close out the regular season with a game against Michigan in Ann Arbor while Texas A&M faces Texas in Austin. The top 11 spots in this week's poll remained unchanged. Indiana was also at No. 2 in the latest set of College Football Playoff rankings with the top four teams in the…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago (748+ words) The last thing the Indiana State University football program needed Saturday afternoon was another reminder that the Missouri Valley Football Conference is pretty good at what it does. After facing nine straight ranked teams " including one in FBS " the Sycamores were going to celebrate their seniors and wrap up the 2025 season against Murray State at Memorial Stadium. The Racers were 0-11 for the season with 24 consecutive road losses. But the Racers are also currently in the MVFC, and proved that on Saturday with a 564-yard offensive performance and a 31-17 victory over ISU. "Give [the Racers] credit. We weren't able to stop them," coach Curt Mallory of the Sycamores said afterward. ISU threw its share of big-play punches, including its first play from scrimmage. Keegan Patterson found Rashad Rochelle deep down the right sideline, and Rochelle made the catch and cut to…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago (315+ words) Yes Purdue football fans, your team can knock Indiana football out of the Big Ten championship game with a win in the Old Oaken Bucket game Friday but you'll need some help. Here are the scenarios: We'll get the bad news out of the way first Boilermaker fans, if the Hoosiers win, they're in. Only Indiana and Ohio State enter the final weekend of games undefeated so if they win, they're in. If Purdue beats Indiana, here are the scenarios: Odds this happens: .1% This requires wins by Purdue (a 27.5-point underdog), Michigan (13.5-point underdog) and Oregon (vs. Washington, 11.5-point favorite). These four teams did not all play each other and the only common opponent is Wisconsin (a win for everyone) so it goes to best conference opponents' record (does not include the Washington-UCLA result late Saturday night): Oregon's opponent would…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago (767+ words) The Indiana State men's basketball team used a strong second half to defeat Ball State 70-52 on Saturday night in Hulman Center. A strong second half and a Jo Van Buggenhout breakout game made the difference. Van Buggenhout poured in a career high 15 points and ISU outscored BSU 43-24 after intermission. "I think just being prepared before the game knowing what type of defense they like to play and repping it before the game so I can shoot it with confidence," Van Buggenhout said of how he read the defense to boost ISU with his scoring. Acting head coach Mark Slessinger said Van Buggenhout played with a lot of confidence. Slessinger thought Van Buggenhout delivered when they needed for a little bit more foot speed. "When we got in that middle third and we're running some of that middle ball screen action…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago (761+ words) The Indiana State men's basketball team used a strong second half to defeat Ball State 70-52 on Saturday night in Hulman Center. A strong second half and a Jo Van Buggenhout breakout game made the difference. Van Buggenhout poured in a career high 15 points and ISU outscored BSU 43-24 after intermission. "I think just being prepared before the game knowing what type of defense they like to play and repping it before the game so I can shoot it with confidence," Van Buggenhout said of how he read the defense to boost ISU with his scoring. Acting head coach Mark Slessinger said Van Buggenhout played with a lot of confidence. Slessinger thought Van Buggenhout delivered when they needed for a little bit more foot speed. "When we got in that middle third and we're running some of that middle ball screen action…...