Indiana University Men’s Basketball Senior Trayce Jackson-Davis named Blue-Ribbon Preseason All American
Indiana University Men’s Basketball Forward Trayce Jackson-Davis has been named Preseason All-American by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. He is the first Hoosier to earn the honor since Thomas Bryant prior to the 2016-17 season. Jackson-Davis enters his fourth season with the Hoosiers ranked 15th all-time at IU in scoring (1,565), 19th in scoring average (16.9), ninth in rebounds (797), seventh in blocked shots (178), and seventh in field goal percentage (55.8%). He was named a third-team All-American as a sophomore, has earned All-District honors each of the last two seasons, and has been a third team, first-team, and second-team All-Big ten choice in his first three campaigns with the Hoosiers. He will be the third leading returning scorer in college basketball next season, behind Antoine Davis from Detroit and Max Abmas from Oral Roberts.
The Center Grove product ranked among the Big Ten leaders in points per game (18.3; 6th in the Big Ten), rebounds per game (8.1; 6th), field goal percentage (58.9%; 4th), free throws made (147; 5th), free throws attempted (218; 2nd) and total blocked shots (81, t-1st) in 35 starts for the Hoosiers in his third season on campus. Jackson-Davis anchored a Hoosier defense that was ranked as the most efficient in the league by Ken Pom (24th in the nation) and held opponents to a league-low 39.6% shooting from the floor. Jackson-Davis has recorded 32 double-doubles and two 30-point/10-rebound performances in his career.
During the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, he averaged 25.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest on 34-of-51 shooting (66.7%) from the floor. Jackson-Davis broke five program records during the tournament run, including: single game points (31), single game made field goals (15), total points (76), total made shots (34), and total rebounds (25). He was named All-Tournament for his efforts. The Hoosiers finished 21-14 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016, defeating Wyoming before falling to Saint Mary’s. The Hoosiers advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time since 2013 after knocking off Michigan and top-seeded Illinois.
Those on the five-member All-American team include Jackson-Davis, Armando Bacot (North Carolina), Marcus Sasser (Houston) Drew Timme (Gonzaga), and Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky).
Indiana University Men’s Soccer trio named to Big Ten Conference watch list
A veteran Indiana University men’s soccer trio was highlighted by the Big Ten Conference Monday as senior forward Herbert Endeley, redshirt Senior Defender Daniel Munie and redshirt Senior Forward Ryan Wittenbrink were named Big Ten Players to Watch. The announcement came as part of the Big Ten’s preseason poll, in which the Hoosiers are ranked No. 2. The Hoosiers are the top-ranked Big Ten program in each of the three national preseason polls, coming in as high as No. 8 by Top Drawer Soccer.
Endeley was one of IU’s top playmakers last season, tallying two goals and a team-best six assists. For his work, Endeley was selected second-team All-Big Ten for a second straight season. Munie earned his first All-America accolades in 2021 after being named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. As a redshirt junior, Munie led the Hoosier defense to 13 clean sheets, including a span of seven straight in October which stands as the second-longest single-season streak in program history. Munie will wear the captain’s armband this season from his center back position. Wittenbrink contributed all 2021 long, totaling eight goals and seven assists between the adjusted 2020-21 season and the 2021 fall campaign. In 20 matches, Wittenbrink tallied three goals and five assists last season and assisted goals in three of IU’s last four matches, including both NCAA Tournament matches.
Endeley, Munie, Wittenbrink and the Hoosiers kick off the 2022 season Friday, August 26, with a marquee matchup at reigning national champion and No. 1-ranked Clemson. The contest will be televised on ESPNU with a 7pm start time. The 2022 season will be the 50th varsity season for Indiana men’s soccer and a celebration of the program’s Tradition of Excellence. IU men’s soccer is an eight-time NCAA Champion, 17-time Big Ten regular season champion, 15-time Big Ten Tournament Champion and has made 46 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including an active streak of 35 consecutive berths.
Indiana University Women’s Golf announces 2022-23 schedule
First-year head women’s golf coach Brian May announced the Indiana 2022-23 schedule on Friday morning. The slate includes nine regular season tournaments, including four in the fall portion and five in the spring. The season will begin with a pair of tournaments in September. IU kicks off the year at the Badger Invitational (Sept. 18-20) at the University Ridge Golf Course in Madison before finishing the month at the Evie Odom Invitational (Sept. 30-Oct. 2) hosted by Old Dominion at the Princess Anne Country Club in Virginia Beach.
The fall season will conclude with back-to-back events at The Ally Invitational (Oct. 17-18) hosted by Mississippi State at the Old Waverly Golf Club in Starkville, Mississippi and the Olde Stone Intercollegiate (Oct. 24-25) at the Club at Olde Stone in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Indiana will pick back up in the spring with the FAU Paradise Invitational (Feb. 6-7) at the Osprey Point in Naples, Fla. before heading to Lake Oconee, Ga. for the Mercer Spring Invitational (Feb. 17-19). The Hoosiers then travel west to Mesa, Ariz. for the Clover Cup (March 3-12) hosted by Notre Dame at the Longbrow Golf Club. April begins with a return trip to the Council Fire Golf Course or the Chattanooga Classic (April 2-4) before the Lady Buckeye Invitational from April 15-16 at the OSU Scarlet Course in Columbus.
Postseason play will begin with the Big Ten Championships at the Fox Chapel Golf Course in Pittsburgh from April 21-23. The NCAA Regionals will be held from May 8-10 before the NCAA Finals from May 19-24 at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale Arizona.
2022-23 WOMEN’S GOLF SCHEDULE
| Dates | Tournament | Golf Course | Location |
| Sept. 18-20 | Badger Invitational | University Ridge GC | Madison, Wis. |
| Sept. 30-Oct. 2 | Evie Odom Invitational | Princess Anne CC | Virginia Beach, Va. |
| Oct. 17-18 | The Ally Invitational | Old Waverly GC | Starkville, Miss. |
| Oct. 24-25 | Olde Stone Intercollegiate | Club at Olde Stone | Bowling Green, Ky. |
| Feb. 6-7 | FAU Paradise Invitational | Osprey Point | Boco Raton, Fla. |
| Feb. 17-19 | Mercer Spring Invitational | TBD | Lake Oconee, Ga. |
| March 9-12 | Clover Cup | Longbrow GC | Meza, Ariz. |
| April 2-4 | Chattanooga Classic | Council Fire GC | Chattanooga, Tenn. |
| April 15-16 | Lady Buckeye Invitational | OSU Scarlet Course | Columbus, Ohio |
| April 21-23 | Big Ten Championships | Fox Chapel GC | Pittsburgh, Pa. |
| May 8-10 | NCAA Regionals | TBD | TBD |
| May 19-24 | NCAA Finals | Grayhawk GC | Scottsdale, Ariz. |
Indiana University Women’s Soccer to host alumni weekend October 14-16th
Indiana University women’s soccer will host an alumni weekend of events Oct. 14-16, culminating in a match against archrival Purdue at 2pm on Oct. 16 at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The weekend of events begins on Oct. 14 with an open training session for all alumni to watch the current Hoosiers up close. Afterwards, the alumni are encouraged to stick around for the men’s soccer match against reigning Big Ten champion Penn State at 7:30pm. The women’s soccer program will provide a tailgate tent, as well as complimentary tickets to the match.
On Oct. 15, the Hoosier host the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. There will be an alumni tailgate beginning two hours prior to the to-be-determined kickoff in the I Association Tent, located in front of the Mellencamp Center. Each player receives two football game tickets. The festivities will continue on Oct. 16 with a brunch in the new Tardy Suite at Armstrong Stadium starting at noon ET. The Hoosier women will kickoff against Purdue at 2pm, the reunion’s final activity.
Indianapolis Indians Coverage
Indians host Rochester in Six Game Series
Fresh off a series win over the Iowa Cubs, the Indianapolis Indians open another six-game series on Tonight against the Rochester Red Wings Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals at Victory Field at 7:05 pm. The Teams will play Wednesday at 1:35 pm and Thursday through Saturday at 7:05 pm and the series concludes Sunday at 1:35 pm.
Tonight – Joey Chestnut vs. Dollar Menu
Arrive early as the World’s Greatest Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut attempts the World Record Popcorn-eating Challenge pregame at 6:40 PM. Chestnut owns over 50 world records and is looking to break Matt Stonie’s current record of 28.5, 24-ounce servings of popcorn consumed in eight minutes. Following his record attempt, Chestnut will meet with the first 500 fans in the Center Field Plaza for autographs and photos, and 3,000 bottles of his Creamy Green Hatch & Jalapeno Wing & Dipping Sauce will be distributed to fans upon exiting the ballpark. Ballpark snacks including hot dogs, peanuts, potato chips, Cracker Jack and popcorn are all available at concessions for just $1 each. Gates open at 6pm with first pitch at 7:05pm.
Wednesday – Wednesday Day Game presented by Elements Financial
Take the afternoon off from work and enjoy a ballgame at Victory Field. Gates open at 12:30 PM ahead of first pitch at 1:35pm.
Thursday – Thirsty Thursday™ presented by Sun King Brewery, Bark in the Park presented by Noah’s Animal Hospital and PetSuites, Circle City Night. The best drink specials happen on Thirsty Thursday™ at Victory Field, where $2 Pepsi fountain drinks, $3 domestic drafts and $5 premium and craft drafts are available. DJ Gabby Love will perform pregame on the home dugout and from the Elements Financial Club during the game. On the field, the Indians will represent the 317 for the seventh Circle City Night of the season by wearing Circle City jerseys. Exclusive to Circle City Nights, the Indians partnered with local retailer, The Shop Indy, to bring fans the Circle City t-shirt collection. These limited-edition shirts are only available to fans who purchase a special t-shirt package or upgrade in-park at The Shop Indy’s screenprinting setup located at the Standings & Lineup Board behind Section 108. Bring your four-legged fan to the ballpark and enjoy the game from the right and center field lawn. Fans must purchase the dog ticket package in advance, which guarantees one (1) giveaway item for the pup. Dog ticket packages are limited. Gates open at 6 PM with first pitch at 7:05pm.
Friday– Friday Fireworks presented by Centier Bank, FOX59 and Indiana 811, Faith & Fellowship Night
Enjoy a pregame Q&A segment with Indians players who will share their faith-filled stories in the Center Field Plaza. Stick around after the final out for postgame fireworks. Gates open at 6pm ahead of the 7:05pm first pitch.
Saturday – MARVEL Super Hero™ Night presented by Nucor Indiana
The first 2,500 fans through the gates receive a MARVEL comic giveaway that features Indians slugger Mason Martin on the cover. The Indians will wear Loki jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit Indianapolis Indians Charities. Fans must be in-park to bid on the jerseys. Gates open at 6 PM, and the game gets underway at 7:0\M.
Sunday – Colts Player Appearances, Kids Eat Free Sunday presented by Aquafina and Meijer, Knot Hole Kids Club Batting Gloves Giveaway presented by Riley Children’s Health. Kenny Moore II and Yannick Ngakoue from the Indianapolis Colts will sign autographs in the Center Field Plaza from 12:30-1pm before throwing out ceremonial first pitches. Every Sunday, all children 14 and under receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and bottle of water with price of admission. Knot Hole Kids Club members will receive a pair of batting gloves at the Standings & Lineup Board while supplies last. This is the last chance to receive the August giveaway. Knot Hole members may also run the bases after the game. Gates open at 12:30pm before first pitch at 1:35pm.
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