Indiana University Softball Sweeps Purdue with a Shutout A combination of strong pitching, stout defense and reliable bats for Indiana led to 9-0 win in five innings over Purdue on Sunday at Andy Mohr Field in the final game of the weekend series. Indiana’s record now stands at 31-10 on the season and 10-5 in Big Ten play. After a scoreless inning and a half, Madalyn Strader set the tone for the game with a solo home run to right center to put Indiana up 1-0 in the bottom of the first. Indiana’s defense continued to halt any Boilermaker momentum in the third inning, converting on a 5-3 double play. In the bottom of the frame the Hoosiers made it a 6-0 game with an Avery Parker double to right center to score three Hoosiers right before Josie Bird hit a 2-run bomb over the right field wall.
The offensive onslaught continued in the bottom of the fourth with a solo home run from Hannah Haberstroh, an RBI double from Aly VanBrandt and a walk from Madalyn Strader with the bases loaded to make it 9-0. Indiana’s defense put together a quick 1-2-3 inning in the top of the fifth to end the game and secure the run rule victory. Indiana held Purdue to just one hit and it was on the very first at bat of the game. It was Indiana’s second series sweep in Big Ten play. They also swept Maryland on the road (March 20-22). The win improved Troutt’s season record to 9-6. Three Hoosiers homered: Strader, Bird and Haberstroh. Indiana has won four-straight games. Indiana will next be in action this evening against Notre Dame for a 6 p.m. first pitch at Andy Mohr Field.
Indiana University Men’s Tennis takes down Nebraska 4-0 The No. 64 Indiana men’s tennis team closed out its home schedule in style Sunday, defeating No. 58 Nebraska 4-0 on Senior Day at the IU Tennis Center. Indiana secured the doubles point by winning courts No. 2 and No. 3. Senior duo Jip van Assendelft and Facundo Yunis won at No. 2 doubles, 6-3, over Joan Torres Espinosa and Leo Linquet, while Sam Landau and Braeden Gelletich clinched the point with a 7-6 (7-3) victory over Henry Lamchinniah and Colson Wells at No. 3, improving their record to 7-0 as a doubles team, with all matches taking place in Big Ten play. Nebraska took No. 1 doubles, 7-5, as Henry Bilicic and Nikolay Sysoev defeated Michael Andre and Matteo Antonescu.
In singles play, Indiana won at courts No. 2, 3, and 5 to clinch the match. Michael Andre started off the scoring with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Leo Linquet at No. 2, followed by Facundo Yunis defeating Colson Wells 6-2, 6-4 at No. 3. Aidan Atwood sealed the win for Indiana with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 comeback victory over Niels Van Der Sijs at No. 5, clinching the 4-0 victory for the Hoosiers before the three other courts could finish. Indiana honored five seniors following the match: Michael Andre, Jip van Assendelft, Deacon Thomas, Luc Boulier, and Facundo Yunis.
Two seniors were able to secure singles wins today. For Michael Andre, his senior day win today marked his 40th career singles win with the Hoosiers. In doubles this season, Andre and his teammate Matteo Antonescu are currently ranked No. 37 and have a 10-3 record in dual matches. Facundo Yunis also secured himself a singles and doubles win today, earning him a 37-25 record in singles and a 43-22 record in doubles during his time with the Hoosiers. Indiana improves to 10-10 overall and 4-7 in Big Ten play. The Hoosiers will finish the season on the road next weekend against Michigan and Michigan State.
Indiana University Men’s Golf Finishes 13th at the Robert Kepler Invitational The Indiana men’s golf team placed 13th at the 54th annual Robert Kepler Invitational with a score of 871 (288-293-290; +7). The two-day event was played at the Columbus Country Club over the weekend. Junior Cole Starnes finished with his lowest score against par since the Windon Memorial Classic (Sept. 30, 2025) with a three-round score of 213 (68-76-69; -3). His t-19 finish is his best since he opened the season t-eighth at the Rod Meyers Invitational (Sept. 7, 2025). Starnes finished with 11 birdies. Sophomore Bradley Chill Jr. played a steady tournament of 216 (73-71-72; E). He completed the three rounds with eight birdies. Junior Nick Piesen shot a 218 (72-74-72; +2) with 10 birdies, which included five in the final round. Junior Alec Cesare played six birdies for a final scorecard of 231 (76-78-77; +15). Redshirt senior Clay Merchent was forced to withdraw due to injury before the third round started. Indiana will close the regular season as hosts of the Hoosier Collegiate. The tournament will be played from April 18-19 at the Pfau Course.
Indiana University’s Women’s Water Polo Season Ends in MPSF Fifth-Place Game Loss to No. 5 Arizona State No. 12 Indiana water polo saw its 2026 season come to a close in an 18-12 loss to No. 5 (5-seed) Arizona State in the MPSF Championships fifth place game at Spieker Aquatic Center on Sunday. After trailing 2-0 in the first, the Hoosier offense got started with goals from freshman Audrina Kang and junior Nancy Baylor Sefchick. They would keep the game in a 3-all tie at the end of one as junior Gwenyth Le beat the buzzer to end the frame. Senior Grace Klingler pulled Indiana (16-11) ahead on a goal in transition with five minutes remaining in the second quarter. Junior Helga Terol Salvi connected in the middle and bookended the quarter with another buzzer beater for IU, who faced a 10-7 deficit Arizona State’s lead stretched to four through three quarters (14-10). Senior Savannah Batchelor tacked on a pair in the fourth. Kang and Batchelor had two drawn exclusions each. Batchelor, Kang and Terol Salvi finished with a team-high two goals each. Klingler finished with a team-high four points with two assists and a goal. Senior goalie Jasmine Higgs added five saves in cage.
Sophie Cunnigham Returns to the Indiana Fever after Signing a New Contract An Indiana Fever fan favorite is returning to the team for the upcoming season. The Fever announced on Sunday morning that guard Sophie Cunningham is coming back for her second season with the team after agreeing to a new deal with the franchise. It is a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. “We are thrilled to have Sophie back with the Fever and are grateful for her commitment to return and build on what we started a year ago,” Fever Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Amber Cox said in a press release. “Not only is Sophie one of the best three-point shooters in the league, but she is an exceptional teammate, both on and off the court. She plays with infectious energy that impacts not only our team, but our fanbase as well.” Cunningham played in 30 regular season games during the 2025 season, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Her season though would ultimately be cut short due to a knee injury.
Last year was Cunningham’s first year as a member of the Fever. She had previously played for the Phoenix Mercury. “We had a really special group last year and it was an incredible first season for me in Indy; I loved everything about my teammates and the Fever organization,” Cunningham said in the press release. “We fought through a ton of adversity, and it was important to me that we have a chance to see through what we started. I have a feeling this is going to be another special season, so I’m excited to get things started and to, of course, keep playing in front of the best fans in the WNBA. Let’s get spicy!” Cunningham is the latest player from last year’s roster that the Fever have re-signed this weekend. The other players include guard Lexie Hull and guard Kelsey Mitchell.
Indiana Pacers End the Season with a Home Loss to the Detroit Pistons Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference’s top seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121. Reed was 11 of 11 from the field and made all four of his free-throw attempts on a night the Pistons shot nearly 70% from the field and from 3-point range in the first half. Harris was 9 of 12 from the field and 4 of 4 on 3s. Cade Cunningham flirted with a triple-double in the first half before finishing with seven points, eight rebounds and 14 assists. The Pistons have won three straight and six of seven and posted their highest first-half scoring total of the season with 81 points. Detroit earned its 60th victory for the third time in franchise history and the first time since 2005-06.
Obi Toppin and Quenton Jackson each scored 21 points to lead the Pacers, who closed the season with 19 wins — the lowest total in the franchise’s NBA history. Before the game, All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton thanked fans for their support during a trying season, one in which he did not play because of the torn Achilles tendon he suffered early in Game 7 of last year’s NBA Finals. He has participated recently in five-on-five workouts, has been shooting during pregame warmups and is on track to return next season. The Pacers proved no match for Detroit, which wanted to build momentum heading into the postseason. And it didn’t take long for the Pistons to pull away. They took a 21-11 lead then used second quarter runs of 13-0 and 9-0 to take an 81-63 halftime lead before pulling out to a 90-66 lead early in the third. The game was marred late when Pacers forward Jalen Slawson was ejected following a blindside collision with Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart, which resulted in a shouting match between the coaching staffs.
Fishers Native Ty Harris Is Coming Back Home to Join the Indiana Fever The Indiana Fever have signed point guard and Indianapolis native Tyasha “Ty” Harris, adding veteran depth to the backcourt ahead of the 2026 season. “We’re excited to add Ty to our backcourt. She is a dynamic guard who will add depth to our rotation. She brings great experience, not only playing in the league, but for our coaching staff as well,” said Fever COO and General Manager Amber Cox. “On a personal note, it’s incredibly special to bring Ty back home to Indy where she will now be able to play in front of family and friends in a Fever jersey.”
“I’m really excited for this next chapter with the Indiana Fever. Being back in Indy means a lot to me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to join an organization that’s building something special,” Harris said. “I’m focused on continuing to grow, bringing energy every day, and doing whatever it takes to help this team win.” With five seasons of WNBA experience, Harris comes to Indiana having appeared in 172 games through stints at the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun, averaging 6.5 points per game across her career. Harris began her career with the Dallas Wings, drafted No. 7 overall in the 2020 WNBA Draft, spending three years in Texas before being traded to the Connecticut Sun.
During her two years in Connecticut, Harris played under Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White where she set new career highs in points per game (10.5), playing some of her best basketball since joining the league. Harris was traded back to Dallas in 2025 but saw the season cut short due to injury. In addition to her play in the WNBA, Harris has spent several offseasons overseas, including in China (Liaoning Flying Eagles), Russia (Nika Syktyvkar) and Turkey (Cankaya and Kayseri Basketbol).
Harris spent her college years at the University of South Carolina where she helped the school win its first-ever NCAA National Championship in 2017. By the time Harris had left South Carolina she had set program records in games played (139) and had earned the 2020 SEC Female Athlete of the Year and the 2020 Dawn Staley Award, given to the nation’s top point guard. As a Gamecock, Harris played two seasons with her new Fever teammate, Aliyah Boston, where they both helped South Carolina become the consensus No. 1 team in the nation in 2020. Growing up in Fishers, Indiana, Harris’ signing marks a return to her hometown for the first time in her career. Harris led Heritage Christian to three-straight state titles and is the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2,004 career points, also holding school record in steals (487) and ranking third in assists (426). Harris will wear No. 52 for the Fever.