Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, where we highlight the five most essential IU basketball stories of the past week, plus take a look at how the other IU sports programs are doing.
The basketball season is here. The Hoosiers kicked things off last Sunday with a charity exhibition game at Tennessee. Also, Indiana dominated Marian in another exhibition game on Friday night.
Here is what is in this week’s edition:
• IU wins charity exhibition at Tennessee• Indiana dominates Marian in exhibition• Women crush Division II Maryville in lone exhibition• Hoosiers to play Kansas in Las Vegas in 2027• Podcast on the Brink and Back Home Network shows• Hoosier Roundup
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Banner #1 – IU wins charity exhibition at Tennessee
The Hoosiers’ 2024-2025 season finally arrived to much hype last Sunday with a more significant challenge than usual. While it didn’t count for anything, IU faced Tennessee in a road charity exhibition contest and looked ready for the moment. In a back-and-forth affair, Indiana came out on top 66-62 as transfer Myles Rice led the team to victory in the final minute.
Afterward, IU coach Mike Woodson spoke, Ryan Corazza had a Minute After and Film Session, and Alex Bozich provided Five Takeaways.
Banner #2 – Indiana dominates Marian in exhibition
While the challenge level lessened significantly on Friday, the Hoosiers made their final exhibition game in Assembly Hall look easy. Taking on coach Pat Knight’s Marian squad, Indiana raced to a 106-64 victory over the NAIA school based out of Indianapolis.
Afterward, Woodson spoke, Inside the Hall had a photo gallery, Corazza penned a Minute After, Bozich provided Five Takeaways, and Matt Press wrote a story about Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau.
Banner #3 – Women crush Division II Maryville in lone exhibition
The women’s squad also opened their exhibition season in dominant fashion. With all-time great player Mackenzie Holmes out of eligibility, the Hoosiers will need to replace her elite production despite returning many other contributors.
Her backup, Lily Meister, will get the first crack at filling her shoes. While the competition level was not high, Meister showed she could be up to the task, contributing 19 points in a 95-27 win over Maryville. Cheryl Miller Watchlist honoree Yarden Garzon one-upped her with a team-high 20 points as the squad hit ten 3-pointers.
Banner #4 – Hoosiers to play Kansas in Las Vegas in 2027
Turning to the future, IU will take part in a marquee early season game. This contest will take place in the Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium.
It is part of the Hall of Fame Series and the opponent will be a familiar one in Kansas. The game will be on Nov. 12, 2027.
Banner #5 – Podcast on the Brink and Back Home Network shows
Podcast on the Brink was recorded this week. It featured a crossover with CrimsonCast’s Galen Clavio.
The Back Home Network was on-air multiple times this week. Bison Chat, multiple CrimsonCast episodes, Doing The Work, Dribble Drive, and Assembly Call Postgame all had episodes in the last few days.
Banner #6 – Hoosier Roundup
• Football dominated Michigan State to improve to 9-0 and reclaim the Old Brass Spittoon Trophy. Also, a couple of Hoosiers were honored in various forms.
• Men’s soccer clinched at least a share of the regular season Big Ten title with a victory over Northwestern. They also dominated Trine to improve to 10-3-5 heading into postseason play, as their goalie was honored by the conference.
• Volleyball got back on track with a perfect week, knocking off Northwestern, Rutgers, and Maryland. Also, their upcoming match with Purdue on Friday is already sold out and their Sunday showdown with USC had an adjustment to the start time.
• Field hockey beat Michigan and Michigan State to finish their best conference season in years at 4-4 heading into the Big Ten Tourney. They also had one of their players earn Big Ten freshman of the week honors.
• Wrestling dominated at Cal Baptist.
• Women’s soccer fell to Nebraska to close out their season.
• Cross country competed at the Big Ten Championship.
• Swimming and diving fell to Texas.
Thanks for your continued support of The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall. We’ll be back next weekend with a new roundup.
Now go enjoy yourself a 6-banner Sunday.
Aaron (Ari) ShifronAssembly Call Contributor
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