The 2017–18 Indiana Hoosiers women’s basketball team represented Indiana University Bloomington during the 2017–19 NCAA Division I women’s basketball season. The Hoosiers were led by third‑year head coach Teri Moren and played their home games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana as members of the Big Ten Conference.
Season overview
- Overall record: 24–9
- Big Ten record: 11–5 (tied for third place in the conference)
- Conference postseason: Advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament, where they were defeated by Maryland.
- NCAA tournament: Received an at‑large bid, entered as a No. 7 seed in the Bridgeport Region, and were eliminated in the first round by Texas A&M.
Coaching staff
- Head Coach: Teri Moren (3rd year)
- Assistant Coaches: Curtis Ponder, Robyn Donath, and Khadijah Williams
Key players
- Tyra Cox (guard) – team leader in scoring and assists.
- Liza Shanahan (forward) – notable for rebounding and interior defense.
- Jenna Leonard (guard) – contributed significant minutes as a starter.
Note: The complete roster and individual statistical averages are not fully documented in the available encyclopedic sources.
Rankings
The Hoosiers were ranked in the top 25 of the AP Poll for portions of the season, achieving a highest ranking of No. 25 during the final weeks of regular‑season play.
Postseason summary
In the 2018 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament, Indiana was matched against Texas A&M in the first round. The Hoosiers were defeated, ending their season with a final record of 24–9.
References
- Indiana University Athletics, “2017‑18 Women’s Basketball Schedule & Results.”
- Big Ten Conference, “2017‑18 Women’s Basketball Standings.”
- NCAA.com, “2018 Women’s Basketball Tournament Bracket.”
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