Sweet 16 berth for IUWBB, after narrow victory over Princeton
The #3 seeded Indiana Hoosiers held off the #11 seeded Princeton Tigers 56-55 in the NCAA Second Round at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Monday night before 9,627 fans. The Atmosphere was electric throughout the entire game, which was a tale of two halves. Indiana shot over 60% in the first half and dominated the boards, but the momentum shifted toward the Tigers, who played extraordinary defense, holding IU to just 6 third quarter points. Princeton erased what had been a 12-point deficit, to tie the score with just under a minute remaining in the game.
In dramatic fashion, the game came down to the waning seconds with IU forcing a turnover secured by Ali Patberg, with 4 ticks left on the clock. 2 foul shots by Aleksa Gulbe put IU up by 4, with 1 second to go. A buzzer beating 3-pointer by Princeton concluded the game, with IU walking away the 1 point victors.
Indiana advances to the Sweet 16 in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday to face the #2 seeded Connecticut Huskies, who beat #7 seed UCF 52-47. The Hoosiers improve to 24-8 on the season and are making their second sweet appearance in a row.
Princeton was led by Julia Cunningham and Grace Stone with 13 points each; Abby Meyers was held to 11 points; Kaitlyn Chen scored 10; and Ellie Mitchell scored 6 and pulled down 15 rebounds. The Tigers Shot 34% from the field, 5-17 from 3-point range, and 8-10 from the foul line. The Tigers will end their season at 25-5.
Indiana shot 51% from the field, 4-12 from the three-point range, and 8-11 from the free throw line. Grace Berger led the Hoosiers with 15 points; Nicole Cardano-Hillary added 12 points and 4 assists; Mackenzie Holmes scored 10 points and had 8 rebounds; Patberg had 6 points with 3 assists; Gulbe had 5 points and 7 rebounds; and Chloe Moor-McNeil added 8 points off of the bench.
ISP Superintendent Doug Carter issues statement on the Enactment of HEA 1296
Following today’s signing of HEA 1296, known commonly as “Constitutional Carry,” by Governor Holcomb, Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter has issued the following statement.
“As Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, I have pledged my continued commitment to Governor Holcomb to work toward solutions enacting HEA 1296. I, like Governor Holcomb, feel enormous responsibility for front-line law enforcement officers. I will work with law enforcement leaders across our state to make necessary changes to firearms enforcement as well as identifying the best way to identify individuals who are not allowed to carry a firearm as defined by Indiana statute.”
“We will continue to encourage citizens to apply for, and maintain, a firearms permit. A permit will assist law enforcement officers and will also allow a permit holder reciprocity with other states.”
New scholarship to support 10 incoming IUPUI freshmen from affordable-housing communities
A partnership between IUPUI and the CREA Foundation is tackling the economic challenges facing underserved youth through a new first-of-its-kind scholarship program. IUPUI first-year students residing in Indiana affordable-housing communities who demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply for the CREA Scholars Program at IUPUI by April 15.Local, statewide and national affordable-housing options, as well as access to education among these underserved populations, continue to be a growing concern. Among low-income populations, lack of financial aid can affect students’ ability to succeed in or even attend college. These students often have to work more hours to meet basic needs, leaving little time for academics and minimal funds to cover key resources such as textbooks. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, 26% of renters in Indiana fall into the affordable-housing category.
Seeking to help this population attend and succeed in college, the CREA Scholars Program will pilot at IUPUI, with plans to expand to colleges nationwide. CREA Foundation is pledging $260,000 to IUPUI student scholarships by 2025.
Applications will close April 15. IUPUI and CREA plan to welcome 10 recipients into the program for the fall 2022 semester.
This Week in Hoosier History
1854 – St. Meinrad was founded in Spencer County by monks from Einsiedein Abbey in Switzerland. It is one of only two archabbeys in the United States and one of eleven in the world.
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