Purdue routs Iowa in Big Ten Opener

BY KEITH CARRELL ISL Contributor WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue backcourt’s quick start led the Boilermakers to handily defeat Iowa 89-67 in the Big Ten opener for both squads Wednesday night. Carsen Edwards had been struggling from the field since he was inserted into the starting lineup, but scored the game’s first eight points in his […]

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Hoosiers win big in final non-conference tuneup

By CALEB LYNN ISL Contributor  BLOOMINGTON — In their final tuneup before conference play, the Hoosiers took care of business, defeating Austin Peay 97-62 at Assembly Hall. Robert Johnson scored 20 points and made six from behind the arc, a new career high. Johnson’s six 3’s tied James Blackmon Jr.’s high mark for this season, […]

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Pacers fall to Celtics

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor  INDIANAPOLIS —  When you’re struggling to win games on the road, home losses hurt even more. The Pacers were unable to maintain their home dominance on Thursday night, losing to the Boston Celtics 109-102. The story of this game was the second quarter. After leading 31-22 after the first, […]

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Purdue’s Swanigan goes 20-20 again, enters rare territory

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Caleb Swanigan led Purdue in doubling up Norfolk State 91-45 in the final non-conference tune-up Wednesday night. Swanigan stuffed the stat sheet, scoring a career high 32 points and grabbing 20 rebounds for his third 20-20 game of the season and second straight. The […]

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Anunoby, Hoosiers dominate Delaware State

By TIM MEYER ISL Contributor  BLOOMINGTON — After missing three games recently with an ankle injury, Indiana forward O.G. Anunoby made his presence felt Monday night. Following a shaky return in Saturday’s loss to Butler, the sophomore played like the standout Coach Tom Crean expected him to be in a 103-56 win. In 26 minutes […]

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Pacers win another home thriller

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers “Big Three” came to play on Monday night. Paul George, Jeff Teague, and Myles Turner combined for 70 points. It was Thaddeus Young, however, that scored the game-winning bucket with 0.9 seconds left.  Bradley Beal missed a corner three at the buzzer, and the Pacers […]

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Purdue rolls Cleveland State

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue ended Cleveland State’s two-game win streak with a 77-53 win in Mackey Arena Saturday afternoon in its last game before final exams. The Boilermakers (8-2) led wire-to-wire and advanced to an early 18-8 lead by getting into the holiday spirit and sharing well. Six […]

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Hoosiers stomp Houston Baptist

By CALEB LYNN ISL Contributor  BLOOMINGTON —  After a week off from game action, the Hoosiers came ready to play against Houston Baptist, winning by a final score of 101-63 at Assembly Hall. The starting five provided the punch and overwhelmed the Huskies. They combined for 66 of the team’s 103 points in this game. […]

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Pacers win wild game over Portland

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor  INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been an up and down season all year long for the Indiana Pacers. They’ve never won more than two straight. They’ve never lost more than two straight. And they’ve been around the .500 mark all year. Saturday night’s game against the Portland Trail-Blazers was basically the […]

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Hoosiers keep rolling at home

By TIM MEYER ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — Although it may not have been pretty, the result was exactly what the Indiana Hoosiers were looking for on Sunday. Playing their fourth game in eight days, Indiana (7-1) was able to cruise to an easy 83-55 win over Southeast Missouri State at Assembly Hall. Playing their second […]

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