Stories tagged with "NCAA"

For Boilers, Hummel 'makes them go' by Jeff Rabjohns

A snapshot of Robbie Hummel’s impact came early in Purdue’s Big Ten Tournament victory over Illinois. The Boilermakers led just 10-8 when the Purdue forward drilled a... – Mar 16, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Purdue

Top-seeded Louisville a bit curious by Jeff Rabjohns

Cardinals have benefited from many good breaks in the Big East’s unusual schedule The hottest major-conference team in America is the favorite to reach Indy’s Sweet... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Bulldogs don't feel snubbed by David Woods

No. 9 seed, tough draw against SEC champ don’t worry Butler, which is happy to be invited Losing at home to Loyola and Cleveland State apparently hurt the Butler Bulldogs... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Butler

Jeff Teague gets chance to live his dream by Jeff Rabjohns

Pike grad will lead No. 4 seed Wake Forest Jeff Teague is projected to be an NBA lottery pick in June, but he says that’s another topic for another time. For the former Pike... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

A NCAA tourney Cinderella out there? by Curt Cavin

This won’t be the year of Stephen Curry and Davidson in the NCAA Tournament, but it might be time the college basketball world gets a full taste of Robbie Hummel and surging... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Star reporters' Final Four picks by indystar

Last year, Terry Hutchens nearly made the pick of the tournament when he predicted Davidson would reach the Final Four. The Wildcats came within a 3-pointer of making Hutch look... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

IU hopeful of getting women's berth today by Steve Ballard

If the Indiana Hoosiers don’t hear their name called on tonight’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament selection show, they won’t have to look far for the... – Mar 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indiana University

NCAA tourney on Thursday: Purdue faces N. Iowa, Butler to play LSU by Curt Cavin

Purdue’s basketball team, which earlier today won the Big Ten Conference tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, received the No. 5 seed in the West Region as the 65 teams... – Mar 15, 2009 at 8:22 PM in Sports

Evansville women shock Creighton by indystar

ST. CHARLES, Mo.— Amy Gallagher sank a 10-footer with 0.3 seconds left to give Evansville an improbable 47-45 win over Creighton on Sunday to claim the Missouri Valley... – Mar 15, 2009 at 7:42 PM in Evansville

McCarty wins NCAA weight by indystar

D’Ana McCarty, a Louisville sophomore from Indianapolis, came from behind on her final throw to win the 20-pound weight with a distance of 72 feet, 53/4 inches Friday in the... – Mar 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

No. 24 Purdue beats Penn State 79-65 by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS— Robbie Hummel scored 20 points and No. 24 Purdue beat Penn State 79-65 Friday night in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. Hummel missed both regular... – Mar 14, 2009 at 12:02 AM in Purdue

Buffalo beats Ball State to make MAC final by indystar

CLEVELAND— Max Boudreau scored a career-high 21 points and Rodney Pierce added 18 as Buffalo moved into just its second Mid-American Conference tournament final with a... – Mar 13, 2009 at 10:45 PM in Ball State

Ohio St. eliminates Wisconsin 61-57 by indystar

The Big Ten tournament is now without its reigning champion. Fourth-seeded Wisconsin, which won last year’s tournament and finished second in 2007, was eliminated today... – Mar 13, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Sports

Minnesota beats Northwestern 66-53 by Curt Cavin

A game of scoring runs ended today with Minnesota having the last significant one in the opening game of the Big Ten tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse. The eighth-seeded Gophers... – Mar 12, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Sports

With 2 wins, Northwestern could earn first NCAA bid by Jeff Rabjohns

Kevin Coble finally likes what he hears. “We’re coming into the middle of March, and people are talking about Northwestern and the NCAA Tournament in the same sentence,... – Mar 12, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Sports

Boilers await winner of IU-Penn State by indystar

Sophomore Moore has shot well this season against both teams WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Whether Purdue’s Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal opponent is No. 6 seed Penn State... – Mar 12, 2009 at 1:36 AM in Purdue

Hall of Champions reopens Thursday by indystar

Just in time for March Madness, the NCAA Hall of Champions in White River State Park will reopen Thursday, with a new look featuring 23 sport-specific exhibits and interactive... – Mar 11, 2009 at 2:11 PM in Sports

Butler falls in Horizon title game by indystar

It’s not automatic, but it is expected that Butler will be invited to the NCAA Tournament. Cleveland State earned the Horizon League’s automatic bid by rallying for a... – Mar 11, 2009 at 12:11 AM in Butler

S. Utah advances with 53-48 win over IUPUI by indystar

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Davis Baker had four 3-pointers and 25 points as Southern Utah beat IUPUI 53-48 Sunday in the first round of the Summit League tournament. The Thunderbirds... – Mar 08, 2009 at 10:52 PM in IUPUI

IU's regular-season finale has familiar feel by indystar

MADISON, Wis. — Joe Krabbenhoft scored 19 points in his final home game, helping Wisconsin clinch a first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament with an 85-61 victory over Indiana on... – Mar 08, 2009 at 10:48 PM in Indiana University