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 debuted its new look team against Marian in an exhibition game to great success. Across the parking lot, football won on homecoming and remained undefeated.
Recruiting updates also continued and Inside the Hall continued its series taking a detailed look at each Hoosier player. As usual, we’ll close with weekly shows and a look at other IU sports, focusing on men’s soccer rival Kentucky.
This is what’s in this week’s edition:
• Hoosiers beat Marian in exhibition opener
• Football rolls past Michigan State on homecoming
• IU basketball recruiting updates
• Within the Hall’s player profile series
• Back Home network is displayed
• Hoosier Collection
Banner #1 – Hoosiers defeat Marian in the opening game of the exhibition
Under new IU head coach Darian DeVries, Hoosier fans were promised a more modern offense that emphasizes the three-point shot. Mission accomplished in the exhibition opener.
Although it was only an exhibition game against the overmatched Marian, the proof was there as the Hoosiers went 15-for-30 from downtown with consistent ball movement. Tucker DeVries and Trent Sisley each scored 23 points while combining for nine triples. The final was 107-46, with the attack running freely for the entire 40 minutes. This is despite injuries at the start of the season that have limited the squad’s depth.
Then DeVries spoke, Ryan Corazza wrote a Minute After, Alex Bozich wrote Five Takeaways, while Josh Pos put together a column about Indiana’s emphasis on the 3-pointer.
Banner #2 – Football rolls past Michigan State on homecoming
After improving their playoff rankings and rising to No. 3 in the AP Poll, IU Football’s schedule lightened up with a homecoming date against Michigan State. The Hoosiers made it easy for the Spartans, winning 38-13. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza continued to improve both his Heisman candidacy and his draft stock by throwing four touchdowns, including two to WR Elijah Sarratt. At 7-0, the Hoosiers host UCLA next weekend.
There was also speculation off the field that head coach Curt Cignetti might like to leave Indiana for another job. However, this was put to bed when he agreed to a new contract that pays him more than $11 million per season.
Banner #3 – IU Basketball Recruiting Updates
The fall recruiting season is coming to a close as IU tries to add more 2026 prospects. As a result, Inside the Hall has updated its recruiting board for mid-October.
Banner #4 – Within the Hall’s player profile series
Inside the Hall continued the series taking a detailed look at all of IU’s players. This week, Nick Dorn, Jason Drake, Lamar Wilkerson, Conor Enright and Tayton Conerway were examined.
Banner #5 – Back Home Network is displayed
The Back Home Network has several new shows. As a result, it was in the air many times this week with programming.
Banner #6 – Hoosier Rally
• Men’s football beats rival Kentucky and Division 3 Hanover.
• Women’s football draw Michigan but lost to State of Michigan.
• Hockey lost to Miami (OH) but angry Maryland.
• Volleyball fell to State of Michigan And Purdue.
• Women’s tennis competed bee the ITA regional qualifying round.
• Men’s tennis competed at the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals.
• Cross-country skiing took part in the Nuttycombe Invitational.
Now go enjoy a 6-Banner Sunday.
Aaron (Ari) Shifron
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