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By Drew Hansen | @UnorthodoxDrew Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — With a chance at postseason redemption, a tried-and-true veteran and a freshman who barely got any time on the court six weeks ago, the Michigan Wolverines brought down Northwestern, the regular-season co-champion, in the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament on Friday night. Michigan’s 67-59 …

By Justin Powell | @Justin_Powell24 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Hoosiers advanced to the semifinal round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament with a 78-60 win over the fifth-seeded Rutgers Scarlet Knights, a record 24th victory that last reached the semifinals in 2006. The Hoosiers (24-7) will make their sixth semifinal …

By Jacob Keith | @JacobKeith55 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS –For sophomore forward Shakira Austin and senior forward Stephanie Jones of the Maryland Terrapins, a combined 24 rebounds may represent just another game. This time, it was against Purdue in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. No. 1 seed Maryland, behind …

By Jacob Keith | @JacobKeith55 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Six points, 16 rebounds, and four blocks might seem like an absurd stat line to many basketball fans, but for Dorka Juhasz, it’s just another night of good, team basketball. Juhasz’ 3-for-11 shooting didn’t slow down the Ohio State Buckeyes as they beat Minnesota …

By Drew Hansen | @UnorthodoxDrew Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Amy Dilk and Naz Hillmon combined for more than half of Michigan’s points, and a third-quarter surge sent the seventh-seeded Wolverines past No. 10 Nebraska, 81-75, in the second round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament on Thursday night. Dilk, a sophomore guard …

By Justin Powell | @Justin_Powell24 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Fifth-seeded Rutgers used a strong second half behind first team All-Big Ten guard Arella Guirantes to defeat the 12th-seeded Wisconsin Badgers, 63-55, in the second round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. Guirantes, who ranks 14th in the nation in scoring at 20.9 …

By Drew Hansen | @UnorthodoxDrew Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — With a trip to face top-seeded Maryland on the line, Purdue withstood a late Michigan State comeback, winning 72-63, thanks to their star trio each scoring in double figures. Ae’Rianna Harris, a 6-foot-1 senior forward, scored 15 points with 10 rebounds and seven blocks. …

Editor’s note: Sports Capital Journalism Program student Josh Ayen, writing for the Horizon League website, describes the Indiana connections that are an important part of the conference tournament semifinals and finals taking place at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on Monday and Tuesday. https://horizonleague.org/news/2020/3/5/mens-basketball-basketball-championship-indiana-connections.aspx

By Jacob Keith | @JacobKeith55 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – When looking at the Minnesota women’s basketball statistics, it is impossible to miss the impact made by Jasmine Powell and the freshman class. With the productivity these players bring, it is hard to overlook the performances from seniors Taiye Bello and Jasmine Brunson. Together, …

By Justin Powell | @Justin_Powell24 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – In the opening game of the 2020 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, the 12th-seeded Wisconsin Badgers defeated the 13th-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini, 71-55, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Wisconsin’s senior forward Abby Laszewski recorded 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her third double-double of …