[6BS] Dusty May Agrees To Contract Extension With Michigan Likely Taking Him Out Of IU Coaching Sweepstakes
Women Knock Off No. 8 Ohio State To Likely Secure Spot in NCAA Tournament
Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, and presented by our friends at Homefield Apparel, 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.
While IU has not had any games since 6-Banner was last published, plenty of other news took place in the Indiana basketball world this week. The biggest of these stories was another big name seemingly removing himself from being the next coach in Bloomington, as well as the women getting their biggest win of the season to this point by taking out top-10 Ohio State.
Besides this, a signature non-conference matchup was announced. We will as usual conclude with weekly shows and a look at other Hoosier sports led by softball continuing to role early in the season.
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Here is what is in this week’s edition:
Dusty May Gets Extension Likely Taking Him Out Of IU Coaching Job Sweepstakes
Women Beat No. 8 Ohio State To Likely Secure Spot In Sixth Straight NCAA Tournament
Hoosiers Take On Arch-Rival Purdue Today
IU Will Face Marquette In A Signature Non-Conference Game Next Season
Weekly Shows
Hoosier Roundup-Softball Continues To Roll
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Banner #1: Dusty May Gets Extension Likely Taking Him Out Of IU Coaching Job Sweepstakes
For the second straight week, another name associated with the IU coaching job seemingly removed himself from contention. Last week, Brad Stevens who was arguably the number one choice of many fans, spoke out and confirmed he will not be a candidate.
This week, the number two option many supporters had dreamed about was likely put to bed. While former Hoosier student manager and Bloomington area native Dusty May did not mention Indiana by name, he did agree to a contract extension at Big Ten rival Michigan. This would seem to indicate he will stay put in Ann Arbor where he is in his first season and has had the Wolverines near the top of the conference all year.
Where the Hoosiers will turn next for their fourth head man since 2016-2017 remains to be seen. Inside the Hall put together a hot board of potential candidates which included May before the story of his new deal on Friday. Also, Scott Drew of Baylor was profiled and St. Johns coach Rick Pitino suggested someone controversial who has had massive success on the court but troubles off it in Ole Miss headman Chris Beard.
Banner #2: Women Beat No. 8 Ohio State To Likely Secure Spot In Sixth Straight NCAA Tournament
On the other side of Assembly Hall, things are going much better for the women’s squad recently despite some inconsistencies all season. The Hoosiers had a huge week knocking off their first elite opposition of the year by taking out top-10 Ohio State and shredding the signature Buckeye press.
With this result, the squad is now 17-9 overall and 9-6 in the league. They have all but secured a 6th straight appearance in March Madness but would like to improve their seeding. They head to a ranked Michigan State squad today at 2 pm Eastern time on BTN before hosting Maryland Thursday at 7 pm on Peacock for their home finale.
Banner #3: Hoosiers Take On Arch-Rival Purdue Today
The Men sit at 15-11 overall and 6-9 in the league after falling to UCLA a week ago Friday. They still sit outside the NCAA Tournament picture and have been off for almost ten days. Today is their last chance to pick up a signature win when they host arch-rival Purdue at 1:30 pm on CBS.
After the Boilermakers, they face a couple of teams towards the bottom of the league later this week. On Wednesday, they play Penn State at 8:30 pm on BTN in Assembly Hall before traveling to the West Coast against Washington on Saturday at 6 pm on Peacock.
Banner #4: IU Will Face Marquette In A Signature Non-Conference Game Next Season
While the coach and roster remain in flux, a marquee non-conference game was announced for next season on November 9th. The Hoosiers will face Marquette at the United Center in Chicago.
Indiana draws well in the Windy City and often outnumbers Northwestern fans on the road. However, this will be a more prestigious opponent that IU does not see regularly in a larger arena. This contest will also be one of two appearances in this venue for 2025-2026 as the Big Ten Tournament will be in this same building the following March.
These two squads last faced off in 2018-2019. Despite the struggles that year overall, the Hoosiers showed promise early and pounded the Golden Eagles 96-73 in Assembly Hall before things went downhill in conference play.
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Banner #5: Weekly Shows
Podcast on the Brink was recorded this week. The episode featured Rick Bozich of WDRB.com to discuss the coaching search.
The Back Home Network was also on-air multiple times in the last few days. Crimson Cast, Doing The Work, Dribble Drive, and Xs and Joes all had shows.
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Banner #6: Hoosier Roundup-Softball Continues To Roll
Softball continued its strong start to the season defeating UIC and UTEP before falling to elite Texas Tech.
Baseball continued their early season struggles falling to Oregon State and UNLV before finally coming out victorious against Fordham. They also had their home opener with Purdue Fort Wayne canceled due to cold weather.
Men’s soccer had their spring exhibition schedule announced and a few former players started their season in the professional leagues.
Two current volleyball Hoosier players were invited to the US National Team Open Program.
The swimming and diving women finished second at the Big Ten Championships.
Wrestling fell to Nebraska and dominated Chattanooga.
Track and field competed at the Alex Wilson Invitational.
Water polo fell to Hawaii before defeating UCSB and falling to Arizona State.
Men’s tennis defeated DePaul before falling to Boise State.
Women’s tennis beat Western Michigan and Chicago State.
Thanks for your continued support for 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) Shifron
Assembly Call Contributor
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I think I U can knock off Boilers who are in the midst of a losing streak. The unrortunate part Is The Hoosiers will be staying home again in March.
Wait till next year!