By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers closed out 2019 with an absolute bang, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 115-97 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. After a slim 29-27 lead to end the first quarter, the Pacers went on a 24-5 run over the next seven minutes, and they never took their foot off the […]
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By TYLER SMITHISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana Hoosiers were hoping to go undefeated in the non-conference portion of their schedule for the first time since 2011-2012, but the Arkansas Razorbacks had other plans. After leading 61-52 with 8:08 to play, the Hoosiers only made one field-goal the rest of the way, falling to the […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — One night after a disappointing loss in Milwaukee, the Indiana Pacers bounced back with a thrilling Overtime win over the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. It was a wild night, a playoff-like atmosphere, and the blue and gold came through with some huge shots down the stretch […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — There’s nothing better than basketball in Indiana. The Crossroads Classic is an opportunity every year to see the Hoosiers, Boilers, Irish, and Bulldogs in one building. In the ninth annual Crossroads Classic, the Indiana Hoosiers defeated Notre Dame 62-60, while the Butler Bulldogs defeated Purdue by the final […]
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As a reminder, Purdue FNF (Fan NonFiction) is a column that I’ll be writing intermittently throughout football and basketball season to provide you with some commentary from a Purdue fan. While I am a Purdue fan, I do try to remain unbiased and at times will throw accolades or criticism as I see fit as […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Monday night marked the third time Paul George played against his former team at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Pacer fans continued to voice their displeasure with their old star with loud boos and chants throughout the night. This time around, George had the last laugh with 36 points and […]
Continue ReadingAs a reminder, Purdue FNF (Fan NonFiction) is a column that I’ll be writing intermittently throughout football and basketball season to provide you with some commentary from a Purdue fan. While I am a Purdue fan, I do try to remain unbiased and at times will throw accolades or criticism as I see fit as […]
Continue ReadingBy Jay Siskin (@jaysiskin)ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Entering Wednesday night’s ACC/Big Ten Challenge, an undefeated IU basketball team had yet to be truly tested, amounting to a 7-0 start without playing a Power 5 program. The Hoosiers’ bout with No. 17 Florida State was the first exam and Archie Miller’s young team passed it. […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Bojan Bogdanovic returned to Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday night with his new team. After being greeted with a loud ovation from the Indiana fans, “Bogey” put on a show with a 30-point performance. But in the end, he was minus-22 while on the court, and it was […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Thirteen games are in the books for the Indiana Pacers (7-6), and there’s still a ton we don’t know about this team. We wouldn’t have all the answers even if they were healthy, let alone dealing with a crazy amount of injuries. But here are some things we’ve […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Indianapolis is a beautiful and underrated place to visit. It was recently called a “traveling family’s playground,” according to TravelMag.com. One of the best ways to check the city out is through the Pacers Bike Share experience. There are 575 of these gold bikes located […]
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