Indiana women’s basketball just keeps getting better.
Since Teri Moren took over as coach in 2014, the Hoosiers have been on an upward trajectory. They’ve made back-to-back Sweet Sixteens. And despite losing key players to graduation, this year’s squad is Moren’s best yet.
Thursday’s 78-65 victory over No. 2 Ohio State put No. 6 Indiana atop the Big Ten with an 18-1 record and marked the program’s fourth win over a top-10 team this season. It also begged the question: Just how good is this IU squad?
Good enough for a No. 1 seed? Good enough for a Final Four?
Yes and yes.
The Hoosiers have plenty of challenges left in the Big Ten. Caitlin Clark and No. 10 Iowa – who beat them three times last season – are looming, with clashes set for Feb. 9 and the season finale on Feb. 26.
But if Indiana continues to play like it did against Ohio State, and against No. 13 Michigan days…