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Tom Brew

Tom Brew

Joined: Oct 9, 2023

Tom Brew has been the publisher of “Indiana Hoosiers on SI’’ since 2019. He has worked at some of America's finest newspapers as an award-winning reporter and editor for more than four decades, including the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, Indianapolis Star and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He operates seven sites on the “On SI’’ network. Follow Tom on Twitter @tombrewsports.

Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton (2) reacts following overtime against Nebraska.
Betting

Point Spread: A Few Surprising Betting Lines in First Round of Big Ten Tournament

The Big Ten Tournament tips off with three first-round games on Wednesday in Indianapolis, and only one higher seed is favored, which is something of a surprise. Here's the latest on the point spreads, and a good history vs. the number for all six teams.

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Indiana coach Mike Woodson gives a hug after the Hoosiers' final game at Assembly Hall on Saturday. It was his last home game as the IU coach after four years.
Basketball

My Two Cents: Uncertain Ending to Last Chapter of My 48 Years With Indiana's Mike Woodson

Mike Woodson and I came to Bloomington together in 1976, and it's been a long 48-year run. It's about to end, but his red-hot Hoosiers are making it fun again. The last chapter isn't over yet.

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Indiana's Trey Galloway (32) shoots over Ohio State's Bruce Thornton (2) on Saturday at Assembly Hall.
Basketball

Indiana Pulls Off Second-Half Rally, Stuns Ohio State in Home Finale

Trey Galloway and Malik Reneau each had 16 points and Indiana rallied from 10 down to beat Ohio State 66-60 Saturday in the final game of the regular season at Assembly Hall.

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Ohio State guard Evan Mahaffey (12) chases after Indiana guard Anthony Leal (3) during a February game in Columbus.
Betting

Point Spread: Hoosiers Slight Favorite In Home Finale vs. Ohio State

The Assembly Hall portion of Indiana's basketball season comes to an end on Saturday with a game against Ohio State. The Hoosiers are a slight favorite. Here is the latest on the point spread, with a good breakdown vs. the number on both teams.

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Indiana's Anthony Leal (3) celebrates with Luke Goode (10) during the Hoosiers' win over Penn State in Bloomington on Feb. 26.
Basketball

Point Spread: Hoosiers Modest Underdog In Critical Road Test at Oregon

Indiana has been hot lately, but Oregon is even hotter, having won five in a row. They get together Tuesday night in Eugene, and the Ducks are big favorites. Here's the latest on the point spread, and valuable information against the spread for both teams

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Indiana forward Malik Reneau drives to the basket during the Hoosiers' win over Washington on Saturday. He had 22 points.
Basketball

Malik Reneau Returns in Big Way, Scores 22 to Lead Indiana Past Washington, 78-62

Indiana was all business on Saturday, leading by double-digits most of the way in an impressive 78-62 win at Washington. Malik Reneau led the way with 22 points, and the Hoosiers remain in the thick of the NCAA Tournament conversation.

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Indiana's Oumar Ballo (11) shoots past Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14) on Wednesday in Bloomington, Ind.
Betting

Point Spread: Hoosiers Head West as Slight Favorites at Washington

Indiana is still in must-win mode as it chases an NCAA Tournament berth, and the next stop is in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday with a showdown against Washington. Here's the latest on the point spread, with a close look vs. the number for both teams.

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Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn (left) and Fletcher Loyer (right) box out Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) during Feb. 15 game at Mackey Arena.
Big Ten

Point Spread: Struggling Boilermakers Modest Favorite in Home Matchup With UCLA

Purdue hasn't lost five straight games since 2014, and is looking to end its losing streak on Friday night at home against UCLA. Here is the latest on the point spread, with a great history against the number for both teams.

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Indiana's Trey Galloway (32) passes around Penn State's Nick Kern Jr. (3) during Wednesday's 83-78 win.
Basketball

Indiana Fends Off Penn State With Another 2nd-Half Rally, Keeps Postseason Hopes Alive

Riding the core of Trey Galloway, Anthony Leal, Myles Rice and Luke Goode, Indiana pulled off another dramatic second-half comeback, erasing a five-point deficit to beat Penn State 83-78. It was their 17th win, and keeps their postseason hopes alive.

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Penn State guard Ace Baldwin Jr. (1) calls a play during a 2024 game as Indiana guard Gabe Cupps (2) defends.
Basketball

Point Spread: Indiana Rare Favorite in Critical Home Game With Penn State

Indiana has been an underdog in 11 straight games, but they are a big favorite Wednesday in its home game against Penn State. Here's the latest on the point spread, with a great history for both teams against the number. Lots of interesting information.

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Indiana guard Trey Galloway (left) and forward Malik Reneau have both reached the 1,000-point club in the past three weeks.
Basketball

Malik Reneau, Trey Galloway Join List of 1,000-Point Scorers in Indiana School History

Senior guard Trey Galloway joined teammate Malik Reneau on Indiana's roster of 1,000-point scorers on Saturday. Galloway is the 56th Indiana men's basketball player to reach the honor. Here's the complete list of 1,000-point scorers, updated in real time.

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Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) is stopped by Indiana's Malik Reneau (5) on a drive to the basket on Sunday at Assembly Hall.
Basketball

Indiana's Huge Second Half Enough to Rout No. 13 Purdue at Home, 73-58

Indiana was down by 12 to Purdue at halftime and could have been left for dead, but they played their best half of the season to beat No. 13 Purdue 73-58 and keep their postseason hopes alive.

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