BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Hoosiers made history by defeating the Maryland Terrapins. The 70-63 win saw Indiana take 6th place from Maryland in the Associated Press poll this week, dropping the Terrapins to 10th.
Graduate guard Ali Patberg led the crew with 18 points. Senior forward Aleksa Gulbe scored 17, followed by junior forward Mackenzie Holmes who scored 15.
Gulbe contributed 10 rebounds and Holmes once again proved a powerhouse on the boards as she claimed 14 rebounds.
Scroll through photos from inside Assembly Hall during Sunday’s game against Maryland for a closer look at the action.
Grace Berger
Grace Berger (34) of Indiana defends Diamond Miller (1) of Maryland in the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Teri moren
Indiana Head Coach Teri Moren instructs Ali Patberg (14) and Nicole Carda o-Hillary (4) during the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday 2 January 2022.
Grace Berger
Grace Berger of Indiana (34) is blocked by Angel Reese of Maryland (10) during the first half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Nicole Cardaño-Hillary
Nicole Carda o-Hillary (4) of Indiana takes on Mimi Collins (2) of Maryland during the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Mackenzie holmes
Mackenzie Holmes of Indiana (54) shoots between Angel Reese of Maryland (10) and Chloe Bibby (55) during the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2nd 2022 .
Ali Patberg & Nicole Cardaño-Hillary
Indiana’s Ali Patberg (14) and Nicole Cardaño-Hillary (4) celebrate Carda o-Hillary’s flight and score during the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday 2 January 2022.
Mackenzie holmes
Mackenzie Holmes (54) of Indiana scores during the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Ali patberg
Ali Patberg (14) of Indiana faces Maryland in the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
Ali Patberg & Nicole Cardaño-Hillary
Indiana’s Ali Patberg (14) and Nicole Cardaño-Hillary (4) celebrate Cardaño-Hillary’s flight and goal in the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday 2 January 2022.
Aleksa gulbe
Aleksa Gulbe (10) of Indiana walks past Chloe Bibby (55) of Maryland during the first half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Aleksa gulbe
Aleksa Guble (10) of Indiana scores ahead of Angel Reese (10) of Maryland in the first half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Ali patberg
Ali Patberg (14) of Indiana shoots up Shyanne Sellers (0) of Maryland during the first half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Grace Berger
Grace Berger of Indiana (34) shoots Mimi Collins (2) of Maryland during the first half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022
Kiandra browne
Kiandra Browne (23) of Indiana shoots Chloe Bibby (55) of Maryland during the first half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Ali patberg
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Ali Patberg (14) of Indiana battles a bloody nose and mouth as she defends Katie Benzan (11) of Maryland in the second half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Indiana Hoosiers
Nicole Cardaño-Hillary (4) of Indiana enjoys singing the Alma Mater song with her team after the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
Mackenzie holmes
Mackenzie Holmes (54) of Indiana takes a rebound against Ashley Owusu (15) and Diamond Miller (1) of Maryland during the second half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday 2 January 2022.
Aleksa gulbe
Aleksa Gulbe (10) of Indiana teams up in doubles by Angle Reeese (10) of Maryland and Chloe Bibby (55) during the second half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Grace Berger
Grace Berger of Indiana (34) walks past Angel Reesee of Maryland (10) during the second half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Grace Berger
Grace Berger of Indiana (34) is defended by Angel Reese of Maryland (10) during the second half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Ali Patberg & Teri Moren
Ali Patberg (14) of Indiana kisses head coach Teri Moren after winning the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
Ali patberg
Ali Patberg (14) of Indiana scores ahead of Angel Reese (10) of Maryland in the second half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2, 2022.
Mona Zaric and Arielle Wisne
Mona Zaric (24) of Indiana and Arielle Wisne (25) celebrate a basket during the second half of the Indiana vs. Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
Mackenzie holmes
Mackenzie Holmes (54) of Indiana grabs a rebound away from Diamond Miller (1) of Maryland in the second half of the Indiana vs Maryland women’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday January 2 2022.
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