Ignatius L Hoops
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A third of the way through the B1G season:
On Wednesday night, Indiana 10-7 (2-3 B1G) stunned Michigan State in Bloomington 81-65 completing its sweep of Michigan schools. The Hoosier’s defense took the Spartan’s Aeriel Powers out of the game and never allowed MSU closer than 9 in the second half. Karlee McBride was inserted into the Hoosier starting lineup and responded with 17 points. Tyra Buss (24 points) was 12-17 from the line.
Please Note: Getting to the foul line is a Hoosier goal:
http://iuhoosiers.com/news/2016/1/14/WBB_0114165137.aspx?path=wbball
- The free-throw line has proven kind to Indiana this season all by a design months in the making.
The Hoosiers have made more free throws (276) than opponents have attempted (222) this season and lead the Big Ten in both free throws made and attempted while shooting 73 percent from the charity stripe. Nationally, Indiana ranks fourth in free throw makes and ninth in attempts after upsetting No. 18 Michigan State on Wednesday at Assembly Hall.
It hasn't been a statistical anomaly—it's a plan. Head coach Teri Moren said the Hoosiers' numbers at the free-throw line reflect her team's commitment to getting there. With restrictions on contact leading to an increase in whistles and two free throws awarded on the fifth team foul in each quarter, free throws have become one of IU's top priorities.
"Every night that we play, one of the keys to the game is getting to the free throw line," Moren said. "We've got to get there to score."
In all, free throws account for 23.2 percent of Indiana's scoring output through 17 games. That's a 5.3 percent increase from last year's season total and a 5.9 percent increase on the year before.
The Spartans are the closest to the Hoosiers in that regard, scoring 20.1 percent of their points at the line. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Michigan manufactures just 12.3 percent of its scoring from the stripe
Last Matchup: Almost exactly one year ago, in a tedious game at Williams Arena, Minnesota defeated Indiana 65-61. The Gophers committed 20 turnovers and didn’t lead until Carlie Wagner knocked down a three with 1:18 remaining making it 60-59. It took another Wagner score with :37 seconds remaining to finally put the Gophers ahead for good.
B1G Wins: Michigan (77-69), Michigan State (81-65)
B1G Losses: @Wisconsin (73-69), @Ohio State (97-70), @Purdue (63-59)
Probable Starters:
G Tyra Buss 17.4/game in the B1G
F Amanda Cahill 15.8
G Karlee McBride 6.6
G Alexis Gassion 8.6
C Jenn Anderson 8.6
On Wednesday night, Indiana 10-7 (2-3 B1G) stunned Michigan State in Bloomington 81-65 completing its sweep of Michigan schools. The Hoosier’s defense took the Spartan’s Aeriel Powers out of the game and never allowed MSU closer than 9 in the second half. Karlee McBride was inserted into the Hoosier starting lineup and responded with 17 points. Tyra Buss (24 points) was 12-17 from the line.
Please Note: Getting to the foul line is a Hoosier goal:
http://iuhoosiers.com/news/2016/1/14/WBB_0114165137.aspx?path=wbball
- The free-throw line has proven kind to Indiana this season all by a design months in the making.
The Hoosiers have made more free throws (276) than opponents have attempted (222) this season and lead the Big Ten in both free throws made and attempted while shooting 73 percent from the charity stripe. Nationally, Indiana ranks fourth in free throw makes and ninth in attempts after upsetting No. 18 Michigan State on Wednesday at Assembly Hall.
It hasn't been a statistical anomaly—it's a plan. Head coach Teri Moren said the Hoosiers' numbers at the free-throw line reflect her team's commitment to getting there. With restrictions on contact leading to an increase in whistles and two free throws awarded on the fifth team foul in each quarter, free throws have become one of IU's top priorities.
"Every night that we play, one of the keys to the game is getting to the free throw line," Moren said. "We've got to get there to score."
In all, free throws account for 23.2 percent of Indiana's scoring output through 17 games. That's a 5.3 percent increase from last year's season total and a 5.9 percent increase on the year before.
The Spartans are the closest to the Hoosiers in that regard, scoring 20.1 percent of their points at the line. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Michigan manufactures just 12.3 percent of its scoring from the stripe
Last Matchup: Almost exactly one year ago, in a tedious game at Williams Arena, Minnesota defeated Indiana 65-61. The Gophers committed 20 turnovers and didn’t lead until Carlie Wagner knocked down a three with 1:18 remaining making it 60-59. It took another Wagner score with :37 seconds remaining to finally put the Gophers ahead for good.
B1G Wins: Michigan (77-69), Michigan State (81-65)
B1G Losses: @Wisconsin (73-69), @Ohio State (97-70), @Purdue (63-59)
Probable Starters:
G Tyra Buss 17.4/game in the B1G
F Amanda Cahill 15.8
G Karlee McBride 6.6
G Alexis Gassion 8.6
C Jenn Anderson 8.6
Gutsy decision.