Big Ten Women’s Basketball Schedule Revealed: Indiana-Purdue Clash Highlighted, Southern California Visits IU and Purdue
The Big Ten released the 18-game women's basketball schedule for the 18-team conference, featuring one protected home-and-home matchup per team, with Indiana-Purdue being one. Indiana has dominated the series, winning 11 consecutive games. Other matchups include games against Southern California, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, and more for both IU and Purdue.
By the Numbers- Indiana has won 11 consecutive games in the series.
- Southern California's Juju Watkins averaged 27.1 points as a freshman.
- Pat Knight, son of Bob Knight, is reported to become the next basketball coach at Marian University.
- The Notre Dame men's basketball team will participate in a tournament in Las Vegas tied to NIL contracts.
- Purdue Fort Wayne's Aglaia Rudd earned Horizon League's conference freshman of the year honors.
Future tournaments like the Players Era Festival are expected to include significant NIL payouts and long-term contract opportunities for players, with potential growth to 16 teams by 2025.
Bottom LineThe Big Ten schedules promise exciting matchups, a new coaching era may begin at Marian University under a famous name, and collegiate sports continue to evolve with NIL deals enhancing opportunities for student-athletes.
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