Purdue to host Yale in final non-conference game Purdue Boilermakers by Staff - June 4, 2020June 11, 20200 Head coach Matt Painter has announced that the Boilermakers will host Yale on Dec. 29, 2020, in Mackey Arena – Purdue’s final non-conference game of the 2020-21 season. Tip time and television designation will be announced at a later date. Purdue and Yale will meet for the first time since a 76-66 Purdue
Fever Head Coach Marianne Stanley statement on recent riots and protests Fever News by Staff - June 3, 2020June 11, 20200 I am sickened by the horrifying killing of George Floyd, which came from the hands of those who swore an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Minneapolis. It is heartbreaking to witness last week’s disturbing events and accept this is America in 2020. For too long, we have
Pacers Head Coach Nate McMillan statement on recent protests and riots Pacers News by Staff - June 2, 2020June 11, 20200 The recent killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, is nothing shy of inexcusable and my whole heart feels for his family in their difficult time of grief. Unfortunately, this pain is far too common for the black community in America, the place we claim to be so great. Enough
An Open Letter from Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren Big Ten News by Staff - June 1, 2020June 11, 20200 On Monday, May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a proud Black man, was killed by a member of law enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, Emmett Till. The list goes on and on. Prior to joining the Big Ten Conference as Commissioner and relocating to Chicago, my family had lived full-time
Indiana Fever release Paris Kea and Erica McCall Fever News by Staff - April 22, 2020April 24, 20200 The Indiana Fever announced guard Paris Kea and forward Erica McCall were released by the team today. "Erica has been an integral part of the Fever during her time with us,” Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Tamika Catchings said. “Her impact on the court and in the community
Father of Purdue Basketball player Brandon Newman passes away from COVID-19 Purdue Boilermakers by Staff - April 22, 20200 Ronald Newman, the father of Purdue basketball redshirt-freshman Brandon Newman, died from complications from the Coronavirus. Ronald was a Chicago police officer who had earned over 130 departmental awards. He was 59 years old. Purdue Athletics has issued the following statement: “The Purdue athletic department and men’s basketball program is deeply saddened
Indiana continues “Hoosier Classics” Series with six memorable IU Football games Indiana Hoosiers by Staff - April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 HEAD COACH TOM ALLEN TO LIVE TWEET DURING FRIDAY’S GAME Get ready to join IU Football Coach Tom Allen and other Hoosier fans for some Indiana Football Classics this week. IU Athletics continues its “Hoosier Classics” series with the re-broadcast of six unforgettable Indiana Football games from the last two decades beginning
Indiana Football adds DL Jovan Swann Indiana Hoosiers by Staff - April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 The Indiana football program announced on Wednesday that defensive lineman Jovan Swann will join the Hoosiers as a graduate transfer from Stanford University. A 6-2, 270-pounder out of Center Grove High School, Swann earned his degree in human biology, is admitted to the IU Kelley School of Business MBA Management program and
Purdue to open 2020-21 Season vs. Evansville Purdue Boilermakers by Staff - April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 Head coach Matt Painter has announced that the Boilermakers will host Evansville in the 2020-21 season opener on Nov. 10, in Mackey Arena. Tip time and television designation will be announced at a later date. Purdue owns a 9-5 series advantage with the Purple Aces, but the two teams haven’t met since a
Iowa’s Nate Stanley Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society Iowa Hawkeyes by Staff - April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 University of Iowa football student-athlete Nate Stanley has been named to the 2020 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society. The announcement was made Wednesday morning by the National Football Foundation. “Nate has been an outstanding representative of the University of Iowa and the Hawkeye football program, both on the field and in the