Mackenize Holmes named Preseason All-Big Ten and Indiana University Women’s Basketball picked to finish Second
Graduate student forward Mackenize Holmes was named to the 10-member preseason all-Big Ten teams while the Indiana Hoosiers were picked to finish second by the media and third by the coaches in the annual preseason honors on Wednesday. A three-time first team All-American last season, Holmes was a unanimous preseason all-Big Ten honoree from the coaches and was also selected by the media vote, enters her fifth and final season with the Hoosiers in 2023-24. The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a unanimous selection for All-Big Ten first teams in 2022-23, the Gorham, Maine native averaged 22.3 points (second in B1G), a team-high 7.8 rebounds and shot a NCAA second-best 68.0 percent from the floor.
Holmes led the Hoosiers in scoring on 25 occasions as a senior while posting double figures in 31 games, scoring 20 points 19 times and three 30-point scoring efforts. Her nine double-doubles led the team, as six of her double-doubles occurred in conference play which ranks eighth all-time in a single season. She also led the league in blocks (58) and blocks per game (1.9) and averages 1.1 steals (35) per game. Holmes is now in the top five in scoring in school history (1,897) and second in all-time blocks (208). Indiana was selected to finish second amongst the league’s media while third in the coaches’ vote. The 2023-24 Hoosier roster will feature four returners from a team that finished 28-4 overall and 16-2 in Big Ten play. The program won the Big Ten regular season championship outright for the first time in 40 years on its way to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. In addition to Holmes, Indiana’s roster for the upcoming season is highlighted by five other All-Big Ten selections from last season in senior guards Chloe Moore-McNeil, Sydney Parrish and Sara Scalia along with sophomore guard Yarden Garzon. General admission season tickets and single game tickets are now on sale through the IU Ticket Office, visiting the ticket office windows in the west lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall or calling 812-855-4006.
Indiana University Men’s Soccer and Kentucky battle to a 1-1 draw in Lexington
A thrilling match full of chances ended in a 1-1 draw between Indiana men’s soccer (3-3-4, 0-1-2 B1G) and Kentucky (3-6-0, 0-3-0 Sun Belt) in Lexington Tuesday night. IU once again led its opponent in shots (14-10) but came away with a handful of near misses. The Hoosiers put six shots on target and had 10 corner kicks. Senior forward Karsen Henderlong opened the scoring and his season account in the 12th minute with a clinical finish. After senior goalkeeper JT Harms saved a penalty in the 25th minute, Kentucky drew even five minutes later. Indiana dominated the second half with 10 shots to four but were kept out of goal. Indiana moved to 27-3-5 against Kentucky all-time. Henderlong’s first goal of the season was his 25th in his career and 35th goal contribution (goals and assists). Indiana returns to Big Ten play on Saturday at Penn State. Kickoff is set for noon and the match will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
In the 12th minute a through ball intended for freshman forward Collins Oduro fell to Henderlong on the outside of the box. Henderlong took a touch and fired with his left foot around the keeper. Two minutes later Oduro broke free on the left wing, cut inside and fired towards the near post. Kentucky sophomore goalkeeper Casper Mols dove and saved. In the 24th minute a Wildcat went down as he turned inside the box, and the referee pointed to the spot. Graduate midfielder Finn Ballard McBride fired the spot kick to his left, and Harms pounced to push it away and out of danger. Six Minutes later Kentucky scored from a restart as a throw-in was headed out towards the edge of the box. Junior defender Eion Martin was there, fired first time and inside the far post to equalize.
In the second half in the 72nd minute IU was inches away from retaking the lead when Mols spilled a cross in front of junior forward Samuel Sarver who fired at the empty goal from a tight angle and sent it into the post. 7 Minutes later Indiana was nearly through from a pair of corners. First, a loose ball was directed towards goal and IU players appealed for handball, but nothing was given. On the resulting corner, senior defender Jansen Miller connected with a header, sending it close but into the side netting. In the 85th minutes Kentucky sophomore midfielder Yohannes Mathias received his second yellow and was sent off for a challenge about 20 yards out. Sophomore forward Luka Bazerra’s free-kick attempt sailed a foot high. Five minutes Miller had one last opportunity in the dying moments but headed high.
Indiana University Field Hockey’s Kennedy Reardon named the October Female Scholar Athlete of the Month
Indiana Field Hockey senior Kennedy Reardon has been named IU’s Female Scholar-Athlete of the Month for October. Reardon has displayed excellent work ethic both in the classroom and on the field to achieve this honor. Reardon is a four-time NFHCA Scholar of Distinction, three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and three-time Big Ten distinguished scholar. The Lafayette Hill, Pa. native is in her fifth season with the field hockey program and has recorded 82 appearances and has played in all 11 games this season. She has also scored four career goals.
Indiana University Wrestler Roman Rogotzke named the October Male Scholar Athlete of the Month
Indiana Wrestling’s Roman Rogotzke has been named IU’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the month. In his short time at IU thus far, Rogotzke has excelled in the classroom and on the mat. Rogotzke is a redshirt sophomore and came to Bloomington this fall after spending the first two years of his collegiate career at South Dakota State. The Stillwater, Minn. native compiled a 17-8 season at 184 lbs. in 2022-23. He took first place at the Worthington and Don Parker Opens. He made his first collegiate dual appearance against Augustana (11/18/22) when he won in a 3-1 decision over Cade Mueller. Of his 17 wins, nine of them were bonus-point victories, including seven pins and two wins by major decision.
Indianapolis Indians release 2024 season schedule The Indianapolis Indians today announced their schedule for the 2024 season which begins Friday, March 29 on the road against the Louisville Bats, Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Indy’s home opener is set for 6:35 PM on Tuesday, April 2 against the Memphis Redbirds, the top farm club of the St. Louis Cardinals. The 122nd season in franchise history features 75 home games at Victory Field, including contests at 6:15 PM on Memorial Day against the Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) and 6:35 PM on the Fourth of July vs. Louisville.
The Indians will face 11 of 19 International League opponents next season while playing 124 of their 150 games against IL West teams. Indianapolis hosts Columbus (Cleveland Guardians), Iowa (Chicago Cubs), Louisville, Memphis, Omaha, St. Paul (Minnesota Twins) and Toledo (Detroit Tigers) from the IL West along with Buffalo (Toronto Blue Jays) and Rochester (Washington Nationals) from the IL East in the regular season, which culminates with a road game at St. Paul on Sunday, Sept. 22. Indy has not hosted Buffalo at the Vic since the 2019 season. The Indians also have six-game road sets in Jacksonville and Nashville. Indy has not played Jacksonville since 1963, a season in which the Indians won their first IL Governors’ Cup title.
Every series will be six games in length except for a pair of three-game sets at Louisville (March 29-31) and on the road against Omaha (July 19-21). Indy and Louisville will split a six-game series from July 1-6, with the first three contests played at Louisville Slugger Field before the series turns to Victory Field for the final three games starting on the Fourth of July. The Indians host the Triple-A affiliates of three National League Central rivals a combined 21 times, with Memphis (April 2-6), Iowa (June 18-23) and Louisville (July 4-6, Aug. 27-Sept. 1) coming to Indianapolis. Indy’s longest stretch at Victory Field is a 12-game homestand against Omaha (May 27, May 29-June 2) and Columbus (June 4-9). Every Friday home game is set for 7:05 PM, with all Sunday series finales at Victory Field starting at 1:35 PM. Home game times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays vary depending on the promotion and time of year.
Indianapolis’ schedule features 13 home games in April, 15 in May, 14 in June, 11 in July, 15 in August and seven in September. The Indians’ most common opponents in 2024 are Toledo (24 games) and Louisville (21). Indy went 14-4 against the Mud Hens and 13-5 against the Bats during the 2023 season. Full season, half season and mini plans are now on sale. For more on the Indians, visit IndyIndians.com or contact the Victory Field Box Office at (317) 269-3545 or Tickets@IndyIndians.com.
Indianapolis’ 2024 Opponents Home & Away Dates Buffalo (6 home): April 30-May 5 at Victory Field
Columbus (12 home, 6 away): June 4-9 & July 9-14 at Victory Field; Aug. 20-25
Iowa (6 home, 12 away): June 18-23 at Victory Field; May 21-26 & July 23-28
Jacksonville (6 away): June 11-16
Louisville (9 home, 12 away): July 4-6 & Aug. 27-Sept. 1 at Victory Field; March 29-31, May 7-12 & July 1-3
Memphis (6 home): April 2-6 at Victory Field
Nashville (6 away): Aug. 6-11
Omaha (6 home, 9 away): May 27, May 29-June 2 at Victory Field; April 23-28 & July 19-21
Rochester (6 home, 6 away): Sept. 10-15 at Victory Field; June 25-30
St. Paul (12 home, 6 away): April 16-21 & Aug. 13-18 at Victory Field; Sept. 17-22
Toledo (12 home, 12 away): May 14-19 & July 30-Aug. 4 at Victory Field; April 9-14 & Sept. 2, Sept. 4-8
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Bloomington South Boys Tennis eliminated by Avon in Regional Semifinal
The rerouted boys’ tennis regional made things no easier for Bloomington South, which fell 4-1 in the semifinals to No. 7 Avon at Plainfield. The Orioles secured the three points they needed with sweeps of the doubles and a win at # 1 singles and split the remaining singles matches. Avon met Terre Haute South in the final on Wednesday. Doubles went swiftly as Evan Kantor and Ethan Peyton fell 6-0, 6-0 and William Liao and Connor Couch lost 6-1, 6-2. David Cuicu dropped his No. 1 singles match, 6-2, 6-2. From there, South still put up a fight after Avon won the first set at 2 and 3 singles. Josh Sang ended up falling 6-2, 3-6, (10-7) while Alex Busch came back to pull out the Panthers’ only point, 4-6, 6-3, (10-4).
In the individual singles tournament, Bloomington North’s fought past Andrew Paul of Edgewood, 7-5, 6-4, in a two-hour match on Paul’s home courts. The first set was a battle according to North coach Ken Hydinger as O’Guinn led 3-1, then trailed 4-3, then won the next two games to go up for good and finished it out. The second set was similar, nip and tuck, until O’Guinn found an opening to get a break and held serve to move on.
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