Indiana University dismisses Head Football Coach Tom Allen
Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson announced on Sunday afternoon that Head Football Coach Tom Allen will not return next season. A national search for Allen’s successor will begin immediately. “After continued evaluation of our entire football program, I have determined that we have lost momentum and that a change in leadership is necessary at this time. I want to thank Tom for all of the contributions he has made to IU in his seven years leading our program. His passion, character, and class made a positive impact on our student-athletes. We wish him well in his future endeavors.” The university and Allen have agreed on a financial settlement of two $7.75 million installments that will be paid through the department of athletics donor funds.
Indiana University Men’s Soccer Coach Todd Yeagley wins his 200th Career Game as Hoosiers win in the NCAA Sweet 16 at Virginia
Indiana Men’s Soccer Head Coach Todd Yeagley recorded his 200th head coaching victory Sunday in the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 as the Hoosiers defeated No. 7 national seed Virginia, the program that beat IU in the 1994 national championship match – Yeagley’s final game as and IU student-athlete. Freshman Collins Oduro’s 11th-minute goal was the difference as IU shut out the Cavaliers 1-0 to move on to the Elite Eight for the 29th time in program history, extending the NCAA record.
In the 10th Minute Indiana absorbed pressure in the opening minutes, giving way to a couple Virginia chances. Their best chance early came from senior midfielder Mouhameth Thiam who, after a nice bit of combination play, found himself open on the left side of the box but sent his effort into the crossbar. A Minute later, Indiana had the breakthrough. The Hoosiers played quickly down the left side to senior forward Maouloune Goumballe. Goumballe took it toward the end line and played across the box. Oduro met the cross at the top of the six-yard box and slipped it in. Two Minutes into the second half Virginia had a shot on goal right out of the half, but senior goalkeeper made the save, diving to his right. In the 63rd Minute a long ball was played ahead of Virginia freshman forward Stephen Annor Gyamfi. Harms came off his line to get it, but the Cavalier was the first to the ball and headed over Harms towards goal. Senior Jansen Miller rushed back and cleared the ball off the line just in time to keep IU’s lead intact. In the 70th Minute Miller made another goal-line save a few minutes later as a headed attempt leaked towards the inside of the post. The senior nearly did the splits to get his foot to it but was on time again.
Indiana earned its eighth-straight win and 12th win 13 games. The Hoosiers handed the Hoos their first defeat since Sept. 22. Indiana was also just the second team to shut out Virginia this season, earning its ninth clean sheet of the season – which matches last year’s total. IU has advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinal round in three of the last four seasons as well as five of the last seven. Yeagley’s 200th victory is his 193rd since becoming IU’s head coach ahead of the 2010 season. Since then, no NCAA Division-I men’s soccer coach has more wins. Coach Yeagley has 362 victories as a head coach, assistant coach and player. Sunday marked his 27th NCAA Tournament victory. IU is 5-2-1 against Virginia all-time. Sunday was the first-ever matchup in Charlottesville. The last seven meetings have all been decided by one goal. With his assist to Oduro, Goumballe has tallied a goal contribution (five goals, three assists) in each of his last eight matches. Oduro tallied goal No. 5 of his freshman campaign. He has scored twice in three NCAA Tournament matches.
IU Football Players begin to flood transfer portal
Indiana University Football has seen a shake-up with its Head Coach, and along with it, will see a wave of players opting to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Immediately after the announcement that Head Coach Tom Allen would be fired after a disappointing 3-9 season, three top names of the roster declared their allegiance to the coach by deciding to leave Indiana University as well.
Quarterbacks Brendan Sorsby and QB Dexter Williams II, along with Linebacker Myles Jackson announced their intention to change schools.
- Sorsby, a Redshirt Freshman started for IU the second half of the season, compiling 1,587 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, with 5 interceptions.
- Jackson had 26 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble
- Williams II was redshirted as a Junior due to a leg injury, and did not play
Purdue Women’s Basketball shoots down Southern Indiana with offensive explosion
The Purdue women’s basketball team erupted on offense in a 95-57 win over Southern Indiana on Sunday in Mackey Arena. The Boilermakers moved to 3-3 on the year and shot 57.6% from the field with nine 3-pointers. Purdue shot over 50% for the first time this season and posted its second highest field goal percentage of the Katie Gearlds era. Ten of the 11 active players scored with eight recording five or more. The Boilermakers dished out 24 assists on 34 made field goals and committed just 10 turnovers.
Abbey Ellis paced Purdue with her sixth game in double figures this season with 19 points. The Australian turned in an all-around performance going 7-of-11 from the field, 4-of-4 at the line, dishing out seven assists and six rebounds in just 20 minutes of action.
Jeanae Terry posted a similarly solid all-around night with six points, six rebounds and eight assists over 18 minutes on the court. Madison Layden was a perfect 6-of-6 from the field with four 3-pointers for 16 points.
Rashunda Jones led the freshman line with 16 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Mary Ashley Stevenson fell one point shy of her career mark with 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting at the line. McKenna Layden hit from distance twice to finish with a career-best eight points and six rebounds. Emily Monson added a rebound, assist and a block. Sophie Swanson made her collegiate debut with two points and two rebounds in eight minutes of action.
Purdue made history in the first quarter with 35 points, its highest scoring output in an opening frame and second highest in a quarter in program history. After missing their first three shots, the Boilermakers made their next 12 shots, building up a 21-point lead on 15 straight points. Purdue shot 80% from the field (12-15) and went a perfect 6-for-6 from behind the arc, while registering an assist on every made field goal.
The Boilermakers cooled down on offense in the second, as Ellis recorded nine points. Purdue carried a 21-point lead into the break.
Purdue’s defense set the tone in the third quarter, allowing Southern Indiana (3-2) to just 2-of-14 shooting in the frame. The Boilermakers did not give up a point in the third until a pair of free throws at the 3:46 mark. During the defensive lockdown, Purdue scored 17 straight points to open a 72-34 lead. The Boilermakers closed out the game with 8-of-13 shooting in the fourth. A highlight came with 1:58 to play when the Boilermakers had all five active freshmen on the court together for the first time this year.
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