Indiana University Men’s Basketball announces a home game with the University of South Carolina
Indiana Men’s Basketball will host the South Carolina Gamecocks in a non-conference game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The time and television designation of the game will be announced at a later date. The Hoosiers hold a 2-1 series lead over South Carolina. The Gamecocks will return to Bloomington for the first time since an 84-71 Hoosier win on Dec. 22, 1973. Indiana also took down South Carolina by a score of 76-55 on Nov. 8, 1998, in Indianapolis as part of the 1998 Hoosier Classic. Overall, Indiana is 68-51 against teams currently residing in the Southeastern Conference.
Indiana University Graduate Cameron Holmes named Director of Women’s Basketball Operations at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota
The University of St. Thomas Head Women’s Basketball Coach Ruth Sinn announced the completion of the 2024-25 coaching staff. Cameron Holmes is set to join the Tommies as the Director of Basketball Operations, Sinn announced Tuesday morning.
“We are extremely excited to add Cameron Holmes as our Director of Operations and complete our staff for the 2024-25 season,” commented Sinn. “Cameron brings a wealth of talents and skills to the position, including organization, and an understanding of the game that will help him excel in this role. We are happy to see him in purple and begin preparing for the upcoming season.”
“I am thrilled to get to work with Coach Sinn and the outstanding program she’s established,” said Holmes. “St. Thomas has a long-standing track record of winning, and I am eager to further to the Tommies championship pedigree.” Holmes joins St. Thomas after two seasons with Illinois State. During his tenure with the Redbirds, Holmes assisted with basketball operations and individual player development, graduating in 2024 with a Master’s in Sport Management. He additionally served as a practice player and manager with the Indiana Hoosiers women’s basketball team prior to his arrival in Normal, Illinois. The Hoosiers posted a record of 90-36 during Holmes’ time with the program and reached the NCAA tournament every year of his collegiate career. Additionally, Holmes played a key role in the development of several professional players, including Nicole Cardaño-Hollary, Aleksa Gulbe and Grace Berger. Holmes graduated from Indiana in 2022 with a degree in Sports Marketing and Management, Kinesiology and Exercise Science. His sister, Mackenzie, currently plays for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA.
NBC and Notre Dame announce 2024 home football kickoff times
NBC Sports today announced the schedule for its unprecedented 34th season broadcasting Notre Dame Football, headlined by primetime games against the Florida State Seminoles on Sat., Nov. 9, and the Army Black Knights at Yankee Stadium on Sat., Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Notre Dame faces Florida State, coming off an ACC championship and a perfect 13-0 regular season, on Sat., Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The Seminoles lead the all-time series 6-5 and will play at Notre Dame Stadium for the first time since 2020.
Peacock exclusively streams a Notre Dame Football game for the fourth consecutive season on Sat., Sept. 28, when the Fighting Irish host Louisville at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Cardinals defeated the Fighting Irish, 33-20, in their most recent meeting last season. Notre Dame hosts Army in a renewal of their historic rivalry on Sat., Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y. This matchup marks the first time the schools meet at the new Yankee Stadium since 2010, and a continuation of matchups in the storied stadium over the past century. The Fighting Irish and Black Knights played 22 times in the old Yankee Stadium from 1925-1969. Notre Dame leads the all-time series 39-8-4.
In another longstanding rivalry, Notre Dame hosts Stanford on Sat., Oct. 12, at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The schools are meeting for the fourth consecutive season and 38th time overall. Notre Dame leads the all-time series, 22-14, and has won four of the last five. NBC Sports kicks off coverage of Notre Dame’s 2024 season on Sat., Sept. 7, at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, as the Fighting Irish host the Northern Illinois Huskies. NBC Sports will also present coverage from Notre Dame Stadium for the Fighting Irish’s games against Miami (Ohio) on Sat., Sept. 24, at 3:30 p.m. ET and the final South Bend home game of the season against Virginia on Sat., Nov. 16, at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Throughout the 2024 season, Peacock will simulcast all Notre Dame games airing live on NBC, including pre- and postgame coverage. Peacock has previously provided exclusive live coverage of the Notre Dame Football Blue-Gold game, Notre Dame Pro Day and Notre Dame hockey. Last season, the Fighting Irish finished No. 14 in the Associated Press rankings with a 10-3 record, culminating in a 40-8 Sun Bowl win against the Oregon State Beavers in head coach Marcus Freeman’s second season leading the program.
Caitlin Clark Scores 30 Points as the Indiana Fever fall to the Los Angeles Sparks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The Indiana Fever fell, 88-82, to the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Despite the Fever’s 11-0 run to begin the second half and take a six-point lead, Los Angeles responded with a 28-8 run of its own late in the second half to earn its first road win of the regular season. Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark ended the night with a career-high 30 points. Clark’s 30-point performance was two points shy of tying Tamika Catchings for the most points scored by a Fever rookie in a regular season game. Additionally, Clark shot 13-of-15 from the free throw line and tallied six assists, five rebounds, three blocks and three steals. According to Across The TImeline, Clark is the first rookie in WNBA history to record at least 30 points, five assists, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks in a regular season game.
Fever center Aliyah Boston tied a season-high 17 points scored, all in the second half, and went 2-of-2 from beyond the arc, 5-of-6 from the free throw line on top of pulling down six rebounds. On Tuesday night, Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell passed two-time WNBA Champion and former Fever guard Cappie Pondexter for 20th all-time in made 3-point field goals. Pondexter ended her career with 464 made from beyond the arc. Mitchell ended the night with 465 made 3-point field goals heading into Thursday night. Ten of Mitchell’s 15 points came in the third quarter, and she also added two assists. Fever center Temi Fagbenle got her second start of the season and posted six points with seven rebounds. Guard Kristy Wallace helped with four steals, three rebounds, three assists and one block. Former Indiana University Star Grace Berger did not play.
Indiana outscored Los Angeles in paint points (26-22), second chance points (17-12) while also notching a season-high 12 steals. The Fever made more free throws (20) and attempted more free throws (25) than in any other game this season. In the win, Los Angeles shot 14-of-23 from 3-point range, including a 10-of-13 clip from beyond the arc in the second half. Sparks guard Kia Nurse led Los Angeles with 22 points and guard Aari McDonald followed off the bench with 21 points, four assists, and two rebounds. Sparks forward Dearica Hamby recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season. Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink was limited to only three points, three rebounds and two blocks in the win. The Fever host the Seattle Storm on tonight at 7pm and the game will be broadcast on WTHR Channel 13 and Prime Video.
Taylor University Softball has a Maximum Five Named CSC Academic All-District
The 2024 CSC Academic All-District Softball Teams were announced Tuesday afternoon, in which five Trojans were honored. Aleyah Rastetter, Jersey Tannehill, Mackenzie Noah, Livie Lehmann, and Delaynee McCreary each received recognition as CSC Academic All-District recipients, with Taylor having the maximum five earn the award.
Rastetter picked up her third-consecutive CSC Academic All-District award this year after excelling in the classroom with a grade-point average of 3.94 in her studies of politics and law. The senior was also fantastic on the diamond during her final season in purple and gray. The Frankton, Indiana native finished in the career program top ten of almost every significant offensive category, including becoming the Taylor career leader in walks (80), games played (225), and games started (221) while being named Second-Team All-Crossroads League for a third time in her illustrious career. Tannehill received the honor for a third consecutive season after turning in a GPA of 3.96 in her accounting courses. The senior was a steady sight at first base, playing great defense her entire career and continually improving offensively. Tannehill had her best offense season during her final go-around, hitting .270, with a .361 on-base percentage and .340 slugging percentage. Tannehill delivered her first career home run in an 8-2 victory over Goshen to dead center.
Noah collected the award for her second straight season after earning a GPA of 3.78 in her exercise science studies. The junior tied for a team-high 12 wins inside the circle while notching her first career save. Noah climbed into the top ten in program history in many career pitching categories, including wins, games started, and innings pitched. Lehmann has earned a 3.78 GPA in her sport management courseload. Lehmann has been brilliant in her first two seasons in purple and gray, earning First-Team All-Crossroads League honors in both seasons. Lehmann was also named the Newcomer of the Year in her debut campaign. Lehmann has hit over 20 doubles and eight home runs each season while striking out less and walking more in her sophomore campaign. McCreary posted a GPA of 3.86 throughout her human physiology and preventative medicine classes. The sophomore has been a two-year starter for the Trojans, splitting time behind the plate a year ago before moving to the outfield full-time this season. The North Vernon, Indiana native has smashed 20 doubles and seven long balls in her two years at Taylor while swiping 21 bases.
The CSC Academic All-District distinction is designed to recognize student-athletes for outstanding achievements, both in the classroom and on the court. To receive the honor, an athlete must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale, must have achieved sophomore status academically with at least one full year at their current institution, and must have participated in over half of the team’s competitions as a key contributor during the current season. Each University is limited to nominating five players for the award. Student-athletes are nominated for the award by their institution’s Sports Information Department and receive CSC Academic All-District honors if they meet the qualifications. A select number of CSC Academic All-District winners advance to the Academic All-America ballot for sports information directors to vote on, with Rastetter, Tannehill, and Lehmann among those advancing. The CSC Academic All-Americans will be announced on Tuesday, June 18.
Scott Alan popular Indianapolis Sports Announcer killed in a car accident
The Indianapolis sports community has lost a familiar voice. The Indy Fuel announced Tuesday night that emcee Scott Alan died Monday in a car crash. Alan, 59, was the emcee during all 10 years of the team’s existence. “His enthusiasm, exuberant personality, and unwavering support for our teams will be profoundly missed. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit will undoubtedly continue to cheer us on from above,” Fuel owner Jim Hallett said. Alan was also the public address announcer for the Indy Eleven. He also spent time with the Indianapolis Indians.
Alan announced earlier this month that he was taking a job as vice president of operations for the Bloomington Bison, an ECHL expansion team also owned by Hallett. He was the first person hired for the new franchise. “Scott Alan was more than just a colleague; he was a true friend to many of us, and his memory will forever resonate within our community. Let us come together to honor and cherish the legacy he leaves behind,” Hallett said.
Randy Lewandowski, president and CEO of the Indians, shared the following statement: “Scott brought the best out of everyone in his six seasons with the Indians, and he found a way to connect to fans, players and staff through his infectious personality and energy. He had just landed his dream job in Illinois, which makes his sudden loss even more heartbreaking. We extend our condolences to Scott’s family, the Indy Fuel, Indy Eleven, and all who crossed paths with him over the years.”
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