Welcome to a new edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call And Inside the hallwhere we highlight the top five IU basketball stories from the past week, and see how the other IU sports programs are doing.
IU Athletics continued its success across all sports this fall. The men’s basketball team has fully transitioned to the modern game under new head coach Darian DeVries and is currently 3-0.
Football and women’s basketball also won games this week. We’ll wrap up with weekly shows and a look at the rest of Hoosier sports in action, highlighted by volleyball staying on track for its first NCAA tournament bid in 15 years.
This is what’s in this week’s edition:
• IU tops Marquette at the United Center
• Hoosiers crush Milwaukee for third win
• Football beats Wisconsin to remain undefeated
• Women’s basketball survives against Marshall
• Podcast on the Brink and Back Home Network shows
• Hoosier Collection
Banner #1 – IU tops Marquette at the United Center
Under new IU head coach Darian DeVries and a new roster, Hoosier fans were promised a more modern offense that emphasizes the three-point shot. Things have been going so well so far that Indiana continued its quick shooting and ball movement to earn its first signature win this fall in Chicago against Marquette.
Indiana used the long shot (14 makes) to roll to a 100-77 win. IU’s top players Tucker DeVries (who was honored by the conference) and Lamar Wilkerson each hit six triples and scored 27 and 23 points, respectively.
DeVries spoke afterwards, Ryan Corazza wrote The Minute After and Film Session, Alex Bozich wrote Five Takeaways and Josh Pos put together a column about the outdoor shots.
Banner #2 – Hoosiers crush Milwaukee for third win
The stellar shooting showed no signs of slowing down when IU returned to Bloomington. This time it was mid-major Milwaukee who incurred the wrath of the Hoosiers as they rolled to an easy win after a slow start.
Indiana again made 14 shots from long range to roll to a 101-70 victory. Wilkerson had another great night, going for 24 points with five three-pointers.
Afterwards DeVries spoke, Inside the Hall had a photo gallery, Corazza wrote a The Minute After and Film Session, Alex Bozich wrote Five Takeaways and Quinn Richards wrote a column about Tayton Conerway having a great night.
With the season well underway and the future looking bright, IU will take on Incarnate Word. The matchup is today at 5:30 PM ET on BTN at Assembly Hall.
Banner #3 – Football beats Wisconsin to remain undefeated
The Football Hoosiers still have their highest ranking ever at No. 2.
This week, Heisman favorite QB Fernando Mendoza had another great afternoon, throwing for 299 yards and four touchdowns. As a result, after a slow start, IU rolled to a 31-7 victory in their home finale, improving to 11-0 under Curt Cignetti.
Banner #4 – Women’s Basketball Survives vs. Marshall
The women’s basketball team also experienced significant roster turnover this season. However, they did bring back two program stalwarts: Lenee Beaumont and Shay Ciezki.
Ciezki (who was honored by the conference) was excellent in the first three games, scoring a total of 70 points. She is the main reason her team was perfect to open the 2025-2026 season.
Although it was a battle, Indiana ultimately came out on top 57-51 against Marshall. Led by double-doubles from Ciezki and UCLA transfer Zania Socka-Nguemen, the Hoosiers survived a fierce Marshall press to improve to 3-0.
IU has its first major test of the season 5pm ET today on the ACC network. They’re going to Tallahassee to play Florida State. Looking across the road, the Hoosiers landed the best recruiting class in program history for 2026.
Banner #5 – Podcast on the Brink and Back Home Network shows
Inside the Hall, the Podcast on the Brink returned this week. Corazza then joined Alex Bozich for a discussion of IU basketball’s strong start.
The Back Home Network has several new shows. As a result, it was in the air many times this week but also with programming.
Banner #6 – Hoosier Rally
• Volleyball got back on track after a slip against Wisconsin by dominating Oregon.
• Wrestling Beat Colombia.
• Cross-country skiing competed in the Great Lakes Regional Championship.
• Softball announced its upcoming recruiting class.
• Men’s tennis had two of its athletes qualify for the NCAAS.
Now go enjoy a 6-Banner Sunday.
Aaron (Ari) Shifron
Assembly call employee
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