By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — There’s no place like home. After a frustrating four-game losing streak, including a close loss in Chicago on Monday, the Pacers took care of business on Friday night, defeating the Chicago Bulls 111-101 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The one constant in an inconsistent season has been winning […]
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By CALEB LYNN ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — Coming into Wednesday night, the Hoosiers had won 26 straight games at Assembly Hall. That streak was snapped, as Nebraska shocked the Hoosier faithful with an 87-83 victory to open conference play. To make matters worse, Juwan Morgan could be lost for a period of time as he […]
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BY KEITH CARRELL ISL Contributor WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue backcourt’s quick start led the Boilermakers to handily defeat Iowa 89-67 in the Big Ten opener for both squads Wednesday night. Carsen Edwards had been struggling from the field since he was inserted into the starting lineup, but scored the game’s first eight points in his […]
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By CALEB LYNN ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — In their final tuneup before conference play, the Hoosiers took care of business, defeating Austin Peay 97-62 at Assembly Hall. Robert Johnson scored 20 points and made six from behind the arc, a new career high. Johnson’s six 3’s tied James Blackmon Jr.’s high mark for this season, […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — When you’re struggling to win games on the road, home losses hurt even more. The Pacers were unable to maintain their home dominance on Thursday night, losing to the Boston Celtics 109-102. The story of this game was the second quarter. After leading 31-22 after the first, […]
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By TIM MEYER ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — After missing three games recently with an ankle injury, Indiana forward O.G. Anunoby made his presence felt Monday night. Following a shaky return in Saturday’s loss to Butler, the sophomore played like the standout Coach Tom Crean expected him to be in a 103-56 win. In 26 minutes […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers “Big Three” came to play on Monday night. Paul George, Jeff Teague, and Myles Turner combined for 70 points. It was Thaddeus Young, however, that scored the game-winning bucket with 0.9 seconds left. Bradley Beal missed a corner three at the buzzer, and the Pacers […]
Continue ReadingBy CALEB LYNN ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — After a week off from game action, the Hoosiers came ready to play against Houston Baptist, winning by a final score of 101-63 at Assembly Hall. The starting five provided the punch and overwhelmed the Huskies. They combined for 66 of the team’s 103 points in this game. […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been an up and down season all year long for the Indiana Pacers. They’ve never won more than two straight. They’ve never lost more than two straight. And they’ve been around the .500 mark all year. Saturday night’s game against the Portland Trail-Blazers was basically the […]
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By TIM MEYER ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — Although it may not have been pretty, the result was exactly what the Indiana Hoosiers were looking for on Sunday. Playing their fourth game in eight days, Indiana (7-1) was able to cruise to an easy 83-55 win over Southeast Missouri State at Assembly Hall. Playing their second […]
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By CALEB LYNN ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — With OG Anunoby out of action on Friday night, the Hoosiers second unit stepped up in Indiana’s 83-60 victory over SIUE at Assembly Hall. The Hoosier bench came out strong and outscored the Cougars second unit 34-12. Freshman De’Ron Davis came ready to play. He scored 14 points […]
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