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Column: Mike Woodson ends association with collective, signals program has robust financial resources
In the early weeks after the NCAA began allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness, IU basketball players Miller Kopp and Tamar Bates drove 35 miles east to Columbus, Ind. to do a meet and greet with fans at a carpet store. It was one of the...
Julianna LaMendola is IUWBB's New Glue Girl
Similar to her fellow phenomenal classmate Lenee Beaumont, Julianna "Jules" LaMendola came to Bloomington a year ago with a proven track record of excellence throughout her high school playing days. Like Beaumont, Jules entered her freshman season at Indiana after earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors in her respective state (Texas).
Karoline Striplin is IUWBB's New Tone Setter
While reports have confirmed that Mackenzie Holmes will be back in Bloomington this year working for the Hoosiers off the court, the team will sorely miss the presence of her work on the court. As the program's all-time leading scorer and one of the greatest bigs ever to suit up in college basketball, replacing her in full would be virtually impossible.
Mackenzie Holmes will return to Indiana as graduate manager
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana Women’s Basketball announced in a press release on Monday that Hoosier legend Mackenzie Holmes will be a graduate manager on the staff for this season. Holmes finished her career at Indiana this past season after playing five years for the Hoosiers. She was an AP First Team All-American in 2022-23, […]
Red promoted to assistant coach at Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana Wrestling head coach Angel Escobedo has announced that C.J. Red has been promoted to a full-time assistant coach. Previously, Red was in a volunteer assistant role on the coaching staff. Red joined the Indiana coaching staff in the fall of 2022 and has served two seasons...
Early projections see Indiana football landing in Bowl Game in 2024
Indiana football is coming off of a three win season in 2023 and just a 9-27 record since 2021, but the expectations around the program are the highest they’ve been in nearly four years. Why? New head coach Curt Cignetti who has been instrumental in the narrative shift around Indiana.
Indiana softball loses young players, adds new faces in offseason
After an early exit in the NCAA tournament regional in mid-May, Indiana softball has experienced changes in the roster for next season. The transfer portal is playing a significant role in reshaping the team. To start off the Hoosiers’ offseason, head coach Shonda Stanton saw significant losses to some of...
Former IU baseball player lands one of college game’s top head coaching positions
Former IU baseball player and alumnus Michael Earley was announced as the new head coach of Texas A&M on Sunday. Earley is an Anderson, Ind. product. He graduated from Anderson H.S. in 2006. He played one season at Cincinnati before transferring to play for IU and head coach Tracy Smith for three seasons.
A look at IU football’s 2024 opponents: Week 6 — Northwestern
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 Braun.
Gary Named Best Receiver, USA Takes NORCECA U-21 Gold Medal
TORONTO, Ontario – Sophomore libero Ramsey Gary was an anchor for the U.S. U-21 National Team this week, playing prolific defense enroute to a gold medal at the NORCECA Women's U21 Continental Championship. The Americans went a perfect 5-0 without dropping a set the whole week. Gary tallied 14...
Indiana football recruiting: Hoosier commits setting the tone early
Indiana football doesn’t have much of a brand. Not one it’d like, anyway. There were pockets of success under Tom Allen, though no bowl wins. The Kevin Wilson era chaos teams that the college football internet loved always came close but never sealed the deal on a big upset or anything. It’s the losingest major college football program and has spent three years spiraling and swirling in mediocrity at best.
Shay Ciezki's Trajectory is Nearly Symmetrical to Sara Scalia's
Neither Shay Ciezki or Sara Scalia began their collegiate careers at Indiana University, but all signs seem to indicate that each of their second NCAA stops's could leave a very similar (and lasting) impression within the walls of Assembly Hall. Once again, it would appear that the catalyst Teri Moren has swooped in out of nowhere to snag a sharpshooting combo guard from a Big Ten conference foe.
Indiana football 2024 position preview: Offensive line
Indiana’s offensive line has been the most scrutinized position group for the past few seasons. That ultimately resulted in a coaching change last offseason when Tom Allen hired former Wisconsin lineman guru Bob Bostad, who Curt Cignetti decided to keep on board when he took over in Bloomington. And for good reason.
IU basketball 2025 recruiting target Trent Sisley is transferring to Montverde Academy
Class of 2025 in-state 4-star forward Trent Sisley announced on Monday evening he’ll spend his final season of high school at Montverde Academy in Florida. Sisley announced that decision on his social media accounts on Monday afternoon. The 6-foot-7 Sisley averaged 24 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.1 blocks...
Chase Colton Named IU Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana women's tennis head coach Gabrielle Moore has announced Chase Colton as the new assistant coach for the Hoosiers. "I am thrilled and so fortunate to have Chase joining our tennis program," Moore said. "His passion for coaching and the support he gives to his student-athletes is unmatched. Not only is Chase a great coach, but an even better person. His experience coaching at a high-level and developing student-athletes will be a huge asset to our program and to our vision to take this program to new and profound heights!"
Indiana Football: Schedule Preview Roundtable
Ready or not, football season is around the corner. Indiana has a new head coach, a new roster, and some newfound momentum in the college football world. The Big Ten also has four new teams and has done away with the East/West divisions that plagued prior Indiana staffs. This could make the road easier in the future, but 2024 still features some formidable opponents like Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington.
Hoosier Sounds: IU football tight end Zach Horton on the Hoosiers Connect podcast
IU football tight end Zach Horton joined the Hoosiers Connect podcast with Galen Clavio and Colin Hartman. Horton transferred from James Madison to IU in December. The 6-foot-4 and 254-pound Horton contributed 266 yards receiving and six touchdowns for JMU in 2023. He earned a spot on the All-Sun Belt First Team Offense.
'Full circle' leads Chris Williams to Bloomington City Golf Qualifier Men's title
A lot of life changes have taken place between now and the first time Chris Williams won the Bloomington City Golf Men's Qualifying Tournament back in 2008. The sport, the tournament and Cascades Golf Course still have a special place in his heart so it's always hard not to play in it as has been the case for Williams the past two years. There's just too many good reasons not to be on the golf course as much as he'd like to be, especially with two boys at the ages where they're starting their own athletic journeys.
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