IUWBB vs Oregon - Thursday, 03.06.25 @ Noon on BTN

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Our opener in the B1G tournament is a re-match with Oregon (19-10) (10-8) who beat us 54-47 at Oregon back in late January.  

Recap of January Game

January Box Score

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[TTT]

First game winner was the team that played the least worse…. a game that IU Ladies got out played physically squandering a lead like run out of gas in the end on west coast visit.  Second game was a win vs Washington.

IU Ladies should win this game by more than a couple points.

[NatHillIV]

Not sure how important it is, but the IU women have 4 quad 1 wins (20th in the country!) while the Oregon women have 3 quad 1 wins (23rd in the country).  So I have to think both IU and Oregon are safely in the women's NCAA tournament.  Creme has both of us in the "last 4 bye" category.  He really likes the Big10, has 13 BIg10 teams in the tournament.
For point of reference, the IU men also have 4 quad wins, but that is only 38th in the men's quad 1 win "rankings."  So they better beat Ohio State!
I like the IU women's chances tomorrow, but over the years I'd have to say the tournament has not been real kind to us.

[Aaron]

9 hours ago, NatHillIV said:

Not sure how important it is, but the IU women have 4 quad 1 wins (20th in the country!) while the Oregon women have 3 quad 1 wins (23rd in the country).  So I have to think both IU and Oregon are safely in the women's NCAA tournament.  Creme has both of us in the "last 4 bye" category.  He really likes the Big10, has 13 BIg10 teams in the tournament.
For point of reference, the IU men also have 4 quad wins, but that is only 38th in the men's quad 1 win "rankings."  So they better beat Ohio State!
I like the IU women's chances tomorrow, but over the years I'd have to say the tournament has not been real kind to us.

The women have slightly better metrics for one reason: Their performance in the Bahamas relative to the men. The women got two Quad one wins vs. NCAA Tournament teams in Baylor who is a borderline host and projected 5 seed. Columbia is a projected 10 seed and should get in at-large whether they win their conference or not.

The men got one borderline quad two win against Providence who is nowhere near the NCAA Tournament. Just goes to show that while these holiday tournaments might seem like they are early, a team's performance in them can make all the difference in the world when it comes to making March Madness and seeding.  

[JerryYeagley23]

Let’s go ladies. Gotta get off to a strong start. Get Yarden a couple open looks and Syd limit the early fouls. Think we can get this one. 

[LamarCheeks]

Usual starting 5 ... 

[LamarCheeks]

Where was the foul on Striplin? 

[LamarCheeks]

Lexus with the 3. 

Wow! 

[LamarCheeks]

15-4 Hoosiers at the first timeout. 

Nice start. Let's keep it up. 

[JerryYeagley23]

Great start! Phenomenal defense being played against a team with a lot of length. The help downs have been huge. Keep it up!

[mamasa]

Missed the first few minutes, tried to log on to computer but this is one of those "home wifi" log ins lol. Good start.  

[LamarCheeks]

Two early fouls on Garzon. 

 

[LamarCheeks]

Cieski 11, Ducks 11. 

Thankfully, we have others contributing. 

IU 23, Ducks 11 after 10 minutes. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Other than 2 fouls on Garzon and Meister a really good 1st Q and we have a 23-11 lead.

[TargaFlorio]

Wonder when Oregon got into Indy. This would be a 9:00 am body clock game for them and they look a bit sleepy early. 

[LamarCheeks]

We're giving them the outside shot -- and they're not taking it. 

They haven't taken one 3. 

Meanwhile we're 5 for 10. 

[LamarCheeks]

B1G Network talking about how Striplin took a shot to the face. 

B1G Network talking about how CTM is barking at officials about said shot to the face. 

B1G Network saying officials will review play to see if there is anything egregious. 

B1G Network not showing a replay of the incident. 

[LamarCheeks]

Nice feed from Garzon to Striplin to break the zone. 

[LamarCheeks]

Jeezus -- Garzon with a third foul. 

[LamarCheeks]

Now we've got Striplin with 3 fouls. 

Gonna have to go really small for the rest of the half since Meister also has 3.