Tag: Louisville Cardinals

Purdue Rallies to Defeat Louisville

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Walking through the Mackey concourse prior to the game against the #17 Louisville Cardinals Tuesday evening, there was a palpable buzz from fans on what was expected to be a terrific tilt in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The concourse was crowded with fans waiting […]

Shaken Louisville pulls together for Kevin Ware

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Link: Photo gallery, Louisville vs. Duke INDIANAPOLIS – He had to start at the beginning. Pausing, for a heavy moment, to gather whatever description he could find for a moment this ugly before answering the question. That’s what happens when you heard a teammate’s leg snap. That’s what happens when […]

For Louisville, Russ Smith holds all the cards

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – He coughed. His teammates hacked and gagged. Coaches recoiled in horror as he leaned into the timeout huddle. Patient Zero himself grew weary as the night went on, desperate not for Gatorade but for antibiotics, the best chicken noodle soup and the nice, warm sheets in his hotel […]

Ferrell Impressive As IU Cruises In Opening NCAA Tournament Game

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor The Indiana-James Madison game was over shortly after it started. It was supposed to be a mismatch and it was thanks to the play of freshman point guard Yogi Ferrell, who was unconscious to start the game. The Indianapolis product scored 14 of IU’s first 16 points, including the […]

Griffiths: Hoosiers’ path to Final Four might not go through Indy

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor In just a few hours, the 2013 NCAA Tournament field will be revealed and when it is, Indiana may discover that its path to Atlanta and the Final Four will not go through Indianapolis. The way the Hoosiers have played throughout the whole 2012-13 season has earned them the […]

Notre Dame begins final Big East appearance against Rutgers

By DOUG GRIFFITHS ISL Assistant Editor Mike Brey’s Fighting Irish are enjoying every moment in New York City this week, knowing this will be their last appearance in the Big East Tournament before heading to the ACC next season earlier than expected. Notre Dame begins play at 9 p.m. tonight in Madison Square Garden. The […]