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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The 2018 calendar year comes to a close on Monday night when Indiana hosts Penn State in Big Ten play. Tipoff at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is set for 7 p.m. ET. RV/RV INDIANA (12-1, 1-0 B1G) vs. PENN STATE (7-5, 0-1 B1G) Monday, December 31,, 2018 • 7 p.m. ET Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall • Bloomington, Ind. Broadcast: BTN Plus Radio: WHCC 105.1 FM (Greg Murray) Live Stats: HoosierStats.com Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Tickets: http://bit.ly/2wpEcVD ABOUT THE COACHES Indiana Penn State Teri Moren Coquese Washington Career Record: 293-184 (16th Season) Career Record: 204-156 (12th Season) Indiana Record: 94-54 (5th Season) Penn State Record: Same ABOUT THE LADY LIONS Penn State led No. 4 Maryland for three quarters but ultimately fell, 77-61, in its league opener on Friday. The Lady Lions are led by four in double figures paced by senior guard Teniya Page's 20.2 points per game, the second-leading scorer in the Big Ten. Penn State is averaging 70.4 points per game while shooting 40.6 percent from the floor. SERIES HISTORY Penn State leads 33-13 LAST MEETING 1/3/17 - L, 74-77 (State College, Pa.) NOTES Indiana finishes out the 2018 calendar year at home when it hosts Penn State and return to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for the first time in 22 days. The Hoosiers are coming off an 85-83 overtime win to open up Big Ten play at Illinois on Friday night. Redshirt junior guard Ali Patberg led four players in double figures with 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Patberg leads the way for Indiana, averaging 17.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The Columbus, Ind. native has scored nine-straight games in double figures including three-straight 20 point plus scoring games. Three other players are also averaging double figures behind redshirt junior forward Brenna Wise (13.1 ppg., team-high 7.0 rpg.) and sophomore guards Jaelynn Penn (11.8 ppg.) and Bendu Yeaney (10.8 ppg.). In the 2018 calendar year, which spans the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, the Hoosiers hold a 28-5 record overall that included a 2018 WNIT Championship run. UP NEXT IU hosts its annual Head To The Hall game on Sunday, January 6 against Michigan State. All fans receive $1 admission to the game, which tips at 2 p.m. ET.

Really wouldn't mind seeing Cam Cameron back in the fold. Major Applewhite? David Yost?

Hated to miss this- had to take the family to see Aquaman (believe me, much rather see this game). Very glad to pull out a win on the road in B1G!! Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Let's start the B1G off with a W! BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana opens up Big Ten play on the road when it travels to Illinois on Friday night. Tipoff in State Farm Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. RV/RV INDIANA (11-1, 0-0 B1G) at ILLLINOIS (8-3, 0-0 B1G) Friday, December 28, 2018 • 8 p.m. ET State Farm Center • Champaign, Ill. Broadcast: BTN Plus Radio: WHCC 105.1 FM (Greg Murray) Live Stats: FightingIllini.com Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram ABOUT THE COACHES Indiana Illinois Teri Moren Nancy Fahey Career Record: 292-184 (16th Season) Career Record: 754-158 (33rd Season) Indiana Record: 93-54 (5th Season) Illinois Record: 17-25 (2nd Season) ABOUT THE FIGHTING ILLINI Illinois wrapped up its non-conference slate in a loss to Missouri on Dec. 21 to move to 7-1 in State Farm Center this season. They are led by senior forward Alex Wittinger's 17.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per contest. Junior guard Brandi Beasley adds 10.1 points per outing and a team-high 6.0 assist per game. As a team, the Illini are averaging 75.9 points per game while leading the league with 5.5 blocks per game. SERIES HISTORY Indiana leads, 40-30 LAST MEETING 2/8/18 - W, 70-54 (Bloomington, IN) NOTES Indiana wrapped up non-conference play by going 2-1 at the Puerto Rico Classic Dec. 19-21. The Hoosiers picked up wins over Loyola Marymount and South Dakota. The 11-1 non-conference mark is the best start for the Hoosiers under fifth year head coach Teri Moren and best since 2013-14. IU is starting Big Ten play on the road for the third time in four seasons. In league openers, the Hoosiers hold a 15-21 overall record. Redshirt junior Ali Patberg continues to lead the Hoosiers in scoring with 17.7 points per game. She is currently in the midst of an eight-game double figure scoring streak which includes two back-to-back 20-plus point scoring games with 21 points against Grambling State and 25 versus South Dakota. She is also leading the team with 4.9 assists per ballgame. On the glass, redshirt junior forward Brenna Wise paces Indiana with 7.2 boards per contest. In addition, Wise is shooting 51 percent from the floor, 47.5 percent from the 3-point line and a Big Ten leading 90.9 percent from the free throw line. For the fourth-straight week, Indiana is receiving votes in both the AP Top 25 and USA Today Coaches Polls. UP NEXT The Hoosiers return home for the last time in the 2018 calendar year when they host Penn State on New Year's Eve (Monday). Tipoff in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is set for 7 p.m. ET.

Thanks to all for your insight, and thanks to Joe for your special brand of constant pessimism

Not worried about red or blue, only Cream & Crimson (note: the previous statement was neither for nor against anything red or blue oriented, political or otherwise (except UK) simply the result of a 47 year old think it's funny to make dad jokes)

What's everyone's take on Wommack? I truly don't know enough about the coaches to form an opinion

I'm thrilled that 3 buses are at capacity so far!

On January 20th, the Hoosiers are traveling to West Lafayette to take on Purdue. IU is offering tickets for the game. Tickets cost $20 and include transportation to and from the game. They are taking three buses and they are currently filled to capacity. I called the ticket office and if we get enough interest, they may take a fourth bus. If you are interested in going, please call the ticket office, 1-866-iusports and leave your name and number. (taken from Indiana University Women's Basketball Fans Group)

IU 88 Illinois 61

Since my daughter is going to UIndy next year, most of my gear was of the Greyhounds variety (I know, I know, but IU doesn’t offer what she wants). But, I did get tickets for IU vs Purdue. First time I’ve seen any IU team vs Purdue. Also got a package to take family/parents to WBB vs Purdue [emoji846] Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Unfortunately, I will be M.I.A. for this one- gotta finish (ok, gotta start) shopping for my wife, lol.

I've been trying to figure out a way to post on the loss without sounding too much like a sunshine pumper (which I am, but...). Most teams, men and women, face a loss that they shouldn't. CTM has recruited, coached and trained this team to play very well. This loss was a head scratcher, but to be 10-0 is something I'm proud of, and anyone who is a fan of the team should be also. This, I believe, is a wake up moment, a catalyst to teach the team. Weird circumstances- long layoff, Gulbe injured then coming back, and two players injured yesterday all contribute to this L. Am I happy? Obviously, no. But, to doubt CTM at this point (I'll be the first to admit I had my doubts 2 seasons ago) is kinda crazy. If you look at our history as a program, yes, it's hard to make the NCAA tournament- we've been a perennial cellar dweller. It's not silly at all to celebrate the WNIT, as it's a heck of an accomplishment for our program. We've never had recruiting like we have now, we've never had a team like we have had last year and this year. One loss is not a reason to dog this team. The majority of fans, in this thread and in the stands, believe in this team, and understand the program.

I thought the FB stream was pretty decent- will miss most of today's game. The amount of fans there was pathetic- seriously looked to be less than 50! At one point, the ball went into the stands behind a basket, and it took a minute for an official to get it since there were no fans in the area. I counted at least 14 sections with nobody in it. Gym has capacity of 5500. Hoping today brings a better crowd!

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The suspense is killing me.....

Now at 100% CB for Williams, lol. Bud Elliot switched from Foggy to IU 2 minutes before scheduled announcement, ha!

Didn't think about Merrillville being on CST! Guess I can try to get some work done now, lol

Looks like Arizona, Purdue, UK, IU, Cincinnati

Nope :) Sampson James and Beau Robbins. This is goooooooood

2 of the top 6 all time highest rated recruits in this signing class

I didn't know if we'd be able to include him once his eligibility for next season is determined. Regardless, this is a heck of a signing class for IU when looking at the overall mix of kids. The long snapper Sean Wracher should be rated higher than he is- been reading up on him (that was my dad's position in college, kinda intrigues me)- sounds like he's very skilled. I've seen posts mentioning that long snappers are not as highly rated in general

Cam Williams announcing in 18 minutes....

I'm not overly familiar with the class rankings- will Tuttle be included in our ranking?