Verdell Jones III News

It didn't look like it was going to be a game that Indiana would lose because of missed free throws.

Maurice Creek had 29 points to lead the Indiana Hoosiers in an 81-58 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday night.

Indiana's next three games could be brought to you by Pillsbury. They're the cupcake games every Division I program in a power conference plays to try to balance out games against the likes of Maryland, Pittsburgh and Kentucky, IU's past three opponents.

INDIANA vs. NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL Saturday, Dec. 19 * 8:30 p.m. ET Bloomington, Ind.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- There were Indiana University's basketball freshmen, who look like, well, college freshmen.

NEW YORK -- Jay-Z wasn't there. Neither was Spike Lee. No matter. John Wall provided the star power at Madison Square Garden earlier this week, taking over -- again -- while leading Kentucky past Connecticut 64-61. Get ready, Indiana.

The fourth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats put their perfect record on the line this afternoon in Bloomington, as they invade Assembly Hall and clash with the Indiana Hoosiers.

Saturday's Kentucky- Indiana game represents a lose-lose situation for UK Coach John Calipari.

The 200th win of Tom Crean's coaching career could also serve as a turning point for the Indiana basketball program.

NEW YORK - It took Tom Crean 20 months to get a signature victory at Indiana University.

Verdell Jones III scored 22 points and Christian Watford had 16 to lead Indiana to a 74-64 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana vs. Pitt 9 p.m. today, Madison Square Garden TV/radio: ESPN/WWSW-FM , WBGG-AM Favorite: Pitt by 6.5 Series record: Pitt leads, 4-3 Probable starters INDIANA Coach: Tom Crean, second season Pos.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana didn't shoot well Tuesday night, its ball handling was sloppy at times and shot selection was questionable in the second half.

Jeremiah Rivers took only two shots for Indiana in 36 minutes of action Saturday afternoon.

INDIANA vs. MARYLAND Tuesday, Dec. 1 * 7:30 p.m. ET Bloomington, Ind. * Assembly Hall Series Record: IU Leads, 5-1 Last meeting: 12-/3/02, IU wins 80-74 in Indianapolis TV: ESPN2 RADIO: IU Radio Network THE OPENING TIP Indiana is in its 110th season of college basketball and is matched up with Maryland as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Northwestern State hits the court today at one of college basketball's most fabled venues, Indiana's Assembly Hall, hoping to take a big step forward against a Hoosiers squad hoping to rebound from a three-game skid under second-year coach Tom Crean.

The Hoosiers host Northwestern State, La. at 2:30 p.m. today at Assembly Hall and on the Big Ten Network.

INDIANA vs. NORTHWESTERN STATE Saturday, Nov. 28 * 3:30 p.m. ET Bloomington, Ind.

Apparently the banks are open on Sunday in Puerto Rico. At least for George Mason University.

After going 2-0 in their first two games, the Hoosiers fell back to earth this weekend at the O'Reilly Auto Parts Tip Off, and reminded everyone that this year will not be as easy as everyone would hope.