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By DeSherion McBroom | @dvo_maximus Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa advanced to the championship game of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament for the first time since 2014 with a 72-67 victory over Rutgers. The Hawkeyes (25-6) were led by Big Ten Player of the Year Megan Gustafson, who finished with 20 points, …

By Caleb Lynn | @CalebLynn1 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Kaila Charles’ free throws with 10.3 seconds to play sent the Maryland Terrapins into the championship game of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament for the fifth consecutive year with a 73-72 victory over the Michigan Wolverines.

By DeSherion McBroom | @dvo_maximus Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – In a game of runs, Rutgers won the race defeating Purdue 64-49 as they have now advanced to every semifinal since joining the Big Ten, making it their 5th consecutive trip to the semifinals. Rutgers (22-8), will face No. 2 seed Iowa on Saturday in …

By Caleb Lynn | @CalebLynn1 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – In the past four years, a 13th-seeded team never won a game in the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. On Thursday, Wisconsin did it for the second consecutive day. The Badgers defeated fifth-seeded Ohio State, 73-63, for their fifth victory in the last ten …

By DeSherion McBroom | @dvo_maximus Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan State used a 16-0 run, with six players contributing, to advance to a quarterfinal of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament with a 68-52 victory over Northwestern on Thursday afternoon.

By Maurice Kirby | @MoKirby_31 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – The Warren Central Warriors overcame their early imperfections to complete a perfect season, outlasting the Carmel Greyhounds, 54-48, in the Class 4A championship game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Warriors, 32-0, became the 13th IHSAA Boys Champion to complete an undefeated season in 108 …

By Maurice Kirby | @MoKirby_31 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The Oak Hill Golden Eagles overcame foul trouble and uncharacteristic mistakes to win the first state basketball championship in their history, defeating Forest Park, 56-44, for the IHSAA Class 2A championship at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Golden Eagles, 26-5, held Forest Park to its …

By Braxton Roach Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – In their first state finals appearance in 107 years, the Yellow Jackets of Morristown won the school’s first championship, defeating Southwood, 89-60, for the Class A title. The Yellow Jackets, 28-2, were led by junior guard Logan Laster, whose 24 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists …