[6BS] IU Wins Two Exhibition Games
Women Win Exhibition Contest As Well
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.
The basketball season is here as the Hoosiers kicked things off last Sunday with a charity exhibition game at Tennessee. Also, Indiana Dominated Marian in another scrimmage later in the week.
Besides this, readers will find info about the women competing in their exhibition match, some schedule info down the road, and weekly shows. We will as usual conclude with a look at other IU sports led by football moving to 9-0.
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Here is what is in this week’s edition:
IU Wins Charity Exhibition Game Vs. Tennessee
Indiana Dominates Marian
Women Massacre Maryville In Their Exhibition Contest
Hoosiers To Participate In Las Vegas Tournament Down The Road
Weekly Shows
Hoosier Roundup-Men’s Soccer Beats UCLA To Continue Red Hot October
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Banner #1: IU Wins Charity Exhibition Game Vs. Tennessee
The Hoosiers’ 2024-2025 season finally arrived to much hype last Sunday with a bigger challenge than normal. 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
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 column about Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau.
Banner #3: Women Massacre Maryville In Their Exhibition Contest
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 these very big shoes. While the competition level was not high, Meister showed she could well 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 10 three-pointers.
Banner #4: Hoosiers To Participate In Las Vegas Tournament Down The Road
Turning to the future, IU will take part in a marquee preseason tournament. This event will take place in the Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium.
It is part of the Hall Of Fame Series and the Hoosiers’ opponent will be a familiar one in Kansas. The game will be on Nov. 12, 2027.
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The item of the week for this week is the new “Hurryin’ Hoosiers” snapback hat. Both
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have it, and can attest to its quality and fit.Plus, how cool is it to have an item celebrating the great teams under Branch McCracken?
Banner #5: Weekly Shows
Podcast on the Brink was recorded this week. It featured a crossover with Crimson Cast’s Galen Clavio.
The Back Home Network was on-air multiple times this week. Bison Chat, multiple Crimson Cast episodes, Doing The Work, Dribble Drive, and Assembly Call Postgame all had episodes in the last few days.
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Banner #6: Hoosier Roundup-Football Runs Over Michigan State
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.
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 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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