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By Eman Mozaffar emozaffa@indiana.edu | @mcbriggins

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Senior guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell takes the ball down the court against Illinois on Tuesday at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers won 103-69.

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Passing the greats 103-69

IU routs Illinois for 11th straight win, sets school record for 3-pointers By Grace Palmieri gpalmier@indiana.edu @grace_palmieri

Senior guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell broke the IU all-time career assists record Tuesday night — and that only begins to tell the story. With 19 3-pointers, the Hoosiers also set the record for 3-pointers in a game. They scored more than 100 points in a Big Ten game for the first time in more than three years. They also extended their win streak to 11 games, remaining a perfect 6-0 in conference play after defeating Illinois 103-69 in Assembly Hall. “They take every opponent very, very serious and that’s exactly what we did with Illinois,” IU Coach Tom Crean said. “This was a great win for us because of the respect level we have for them.” A solid defensive performance combined with a 53 percent effort from 3-point range allowed IU to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game. That lead grew to 37 points in the second half. Despite 11 turnovers, when the Hoosiers made a mistake, they were able

NO. 25 IU 103, ILLINOIS 69 Points Williams, 21 Rebounds Bielfeldt, 8 Assists Ferrell, 9

to make up for it on the defensive end. The Hoosiers forced the Illini into 15 turnovers and a 39 percent field goal percentage. Players agreed the positive change in their defense is a difference in mindset — they’re setting a new standard for themselves defensively. “We’re a lot clearer on what we want to do,” senior forward Max Bielfeldt said. “I think we just really worked on that in practice, just harped on the small things and playing defense as a unit. We just worked on it enough that we’re becoming the defensive team we want to be.” On the other end, nine different Hoosiers converted from beyond the arc. Ferrell led the team with five 3-pointers of his own, while the game was capped off by Harrison Niego’s 3-pointer, IU’s 19th and a SEE YOGI, PAGE 6

Ferrell’s record-breaking night helps IU continue winning streak By Michael Hughes michhugh@indiana.edu @MichaelHughes94

As senior guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell checked out of the game for the final time Tuesday night, IU Coach Tom Crean stopped him. The coach grabbed Ferrell’s left hand and raised it directly in the air as if Ferrell was just named the heavyweight champion of the world. Assembly Hall erupted. He did this was because Ferrell broke Michael Lewis’ all-time IU assist record in IU’s 103-69 win against Illinois at Assembly Hall. “I didn’t know he was going to do that,” Ferrell said. “I thought he was just trying to give me a handshake. That’s pretty cool, man, with all the fans cheering for me. It just shows how special Hoosier nation is.” Crean said he lifted Ferrell’s hand into the air because he broke the record. He’s done the same when players like Jordan Hulls, Christian Watford, Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo have surpassed 1,000 career points. He said he raised Ferrell’s hand because he deserved it. “It’s my chance to show

“All I have to do is get the ball to them and they make the magic happen.” Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell, senior guard

them we wouldn’t be here without him,” Crean said. “It’s a spur of the moment thing.” Not only did he break the record, but he extended it throughout the night. He finished with nine assists to bring his assist total to 553 for his career, eight ahead Lewis’ 545. He only needed one to tie the record Tuesday. Ferrell also scored 16 points thanks to 5-of-7 shooting from behind the arc. The tying assist, No. 545 for his career, came on a simple pass to the top of the key to freshman center Thomas Bryant. Bryant then, instead of swinging the ball around the perimeter, decided to make his second 3-pointer of the season. Four of Ferrell’s nine assists came on 3-pointers on a night when the Hoosiers

IU sexual assault statistics may be comparable to the national standards, but that doesn’t take away from the urgency of the campus’ situation, said Leslie Fasone, assistant dean of students of women’s and gender affairs. Fasone, along with Emily Springston, chief student welfare and Title IX officer, and Justin Garcia, assistant professor of gender studies, discussed the findings of the Sexual Assault Climate Survey at the first Bloomington Faculty Council meeting of the semester. The survey, which was conducted by the Division of Student Affairs, invited 41,768 undergraduate and graduate students to participate. It was sent out in November 2014 to gauge individual sexual assault experiences on and off campus. The survey was also sent out several times after. With a 23 percent response rate, Springston said feedback was moderate, but the information received from the survey was significant in providing insight. For example, the study found 35 percent of undergraduate women participants have experienced sexual harassment during their time at IU. In addition, 86 percent of the women who experienced sexual assault did not alert or report the incident to anyone on campus. Doubts were raised, particularly by Associate Professor of Law Steve Sanders, of the legitimacy of the analysis due to its lack of a random selection. Faculty members came to a consensus, however, that the survey’s results were important to move the conversation of sexual assault of campus in a positive direction. “This gives us some sense of scope, even if it’s not perfect,” IU Provost Lauren Robel said. The Sexual Assault Climate Survey, although generally representative of the campus’s student body, asked comprehensive questions on gender identity and sexual orientation, but those findings were excluded from the final analysis, on behalf of the safety of LGBT students. “When you have categories that become too small, you take them out because there’s a potential for identification,” Garcia said. “There is a plan in the future to do a report on sexual and gender minorities.” The survey didn’t ask questions about student-faculty incidents of sexual assault. However, Springston said the Student Welfare Initiative worked on training sessions for IU faculty and staff and spent time forming a committee of the graduate and professional schools that works to eliminate these circumstances. Fasone said the Division of Student Affairs has several plans to use this data and implement effective programs and support systems for students to use in times of need. “We are in the process of working with different student groups and cultural centers to create programs within our many departments on campus,” Fasone said. “We must engage

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Opal Fly and KAPOW! to perform at Player’s Pub By Maia Rabenold mrabenol@indiana.edu | @maialyra

Trio Opal Fly and KAPOW! categorize their sound as “electrioacousticragamafunkjazz.” Lead singer and saxophone player Opal Fly, bassist Mark Buschkill and drummer Donn Middleton came together as a musical group in 2013. Their eponymous album was the second most-played album of 2015 on WFHB in Bloomington. They will be bringing their signature sound to The Player’s Pub at 6 p.m. today. “A lot of my songwriting is to make myself feel better,” Fly said. “I used to sing a lot of the blues, but now I like playing uplifting things.” Currently based in Bloomington, Fly is a Kentucky native who later got her start on the streets of New Orleans. The main themes in her songs have evolved into “finding ways to like being here while having fun with others,” according to the band’s website. Fly took poetry classes in college, and she said her favorite place to

write is walking out in the woods. Buschkill and Fly met when she was playing a gig in Evansville, Indiana, and needed a bass player, Buschkill said. He stepped up to play, and they have been making music together ever since. As a bassist, Buschkill said that he’s the foundation. “I provide an integral part of the sound, but I’m not flashy,” he said. “I like being part of the background.” Buschkill’s groove-based rhythms anchor Fly’s blues-inspired sound, according to the band’s website. Buschkill said he wants a distinct combination of genres to create a sound that people can dance to. Audiences in Bloomington are very open-minded when it comes to new music, Buschkill said, and this creates the perfect atmosphere for up-and-coming bands. Fly said she likes how making music gives her the opportunity to connect with her audience. “It’s easy to stay home, but it’s COURTESY PHOTO so much better to go out and be Opal Fly and KAPOW! drummer Donn Middleton, bassist Mark Buschkill and lead singer and saxophone player Opal Fly will connected with people,” Fly said. perform at 6 p.m. today at The Player’s Pub.


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