By J.W. Calinger ISL Correspondent Answers to frequently asked questions by non-sports fans in Nebraska about the football coaching situation: Q: Who is Mike Riley, and why do people hate him? A: Mike Riley was the head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, whom you may know as those guys who put on red shirts, or […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Playing without Victor Oladipo, the Indiana Pacers were unable to extend their winning streak. They were defeated by the NBA-leading Boston Celtics (18-3) 108-98 on Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. It was Indiana’s first loss in their last six games. The Pacers led 40-29 behind a […]
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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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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor “Even if they lose a lot of games, they’re going to give max effort every night and be fun to watch.” This was a common statement among Pacers fans coming into the season. After last year’s underachieving team, fans were ready to get behind a team that played hard […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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