Lance does it again, Pacers beat Raptors

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor  INDIANAPOLIS — There’s something special about “Black Friday” games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. There’s something special about Lance Stephenson playing against the Toronto Raptors. And after a fifth-straight win, there might be something special about the Indiana Pacers. Sure, it’s only been 19 games, but the Pacers (11-8) continue […]

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Boilers set record with win against Fairfield

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue hosted Fairfield Saturday night for their final tune-up before heading to the Bahamas to participate in the Battle4Atlantis. Earlier in the day outside of Mackey, the rain came down hard and fast which caused some area flooding and the rain must have poked […]

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Lance makes the Pacers dance in comeback fashion

By DEREK KRAMER (@iPacersblog) ISL Contributor  INDIANAPOLIS — After being down by 22 points with less than six minutes left in the third quarter, the Indiana Pacers outscored the Detroit Pistons 51-22 the remainder of the game to win in impressive fashion by a final of 107-100 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers were kick-started […]

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Hoosiers bounce back with win over Howard

By CALEB LYNN (@CjLynn016) ISL Contributor  BLOOMINGTON — Two days after getting blasted by Indiana State in the opener, the Hoosiers responded with a bounce-back win over Howard University, by a final score of 86-77. It wasn’t the prettiest win, but it was a step in the right direction as Head Coach Archie Miller got […]

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Purdue Steamrolls Chicago State

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Coming off a poor rebounding performance versus Southern Illinois, Purdue was an all-out aggressor in a 111-42 win over Chicago State Sunday afternoon. The Boilers outrebounded the Cougars 55-26 and shot lights out to go up early before whole-heartedly slamming their collective foot on […]

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Purdue wins season opener over Southern Illinois

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue opened the regular season by breaking the century mark over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friday night, winning 105-74. The Boilermakers overcame a shaky start and leaned on the veterans for scoring (the starters contributed 70 points while none played more than 26 minutes), […]

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Purdue rolls past Carroll College in final exhibition game

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue used a second half surge to run away from the Fighting Saints of Carroll College Wednesday night in the final exhibition game, winning 98-71. As is often the case with exhibition tilts, the contest began rather sloppily for both teams with neither scoring on their […]

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Domantas Sabonis appears to be the real deal

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  Domantas Sabonis was often referred to as the “throw-in” from this summer’s trade involving Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder.  After just seven games of the season, he doesn’t look like a throw-in.  He looks like the real deal. After putting up 22 points and 12 […]

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Pacers lose, but Leaf shines

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indiana Pacers are in a transition season.  It will be a season filled with obstacles, slumps, and at times, frustration.  With that said, not every loss will be equal.  Not every loss will mean progress wasn’t made. Take Friday night against Portland, for example.  Playing without […]

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