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Iowa Basketball: Hawkeyes Remain Near The Bottom Of The Big Ten

By Kenny Levine

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 09: Head coach Fran McCaffery of the Iowa Hawkeyes argues a call against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half in the second round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 09: Head coach Fran McCaffery of the Iowa Hawkeyes argues a call against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half in the second round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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7. Indiana (12-10, 5-5)
Last Week: 7

BLOOMINGTON, IN – JANUARY 28: Robert Johnson
BLOOMINGTON, IN – JANUARY 28: Robert Johnson /

Indiana started the week off well.  The Hoosiers knocked off Maryland on Monday for its fifth conference win.  However, the Hoosiers then turned around and lost at Illinois on Friday, becoming the first team to lose against Illinois in Big Ten play.  Indiana the returned home for a Sunday showdown against arch rival Purdue.  The Hoosiers started the game off strong, but in a close, tight battle Purdue was able to pull away down the stretch and get the win.  Indiana stays put at 7 after a 1-2 week.

The Big Ten certainly did not do Indiana any favors when it comes to their schedule.  After hosting Purdue on Sunday, Indiana will face Ohio State in Columbus Tuesday night, followed by a home game against Michigan State.  After a strong start to conference play, the Hoosiers schedule is evening out and it will get some tough tests coming up.

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