The Brown women’s basketball team is gearing up for an exciting start to their 2024-25 season with a highly anticipated matchup against No. 24/25 Indiana. The game is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, with fans able to follow the action live via Big Ten Plus. This season opener marks a significant challenge for Brown as they aim for a fresh start and a victory to kick off their campaign.
Aiming for a Strong Start
Brown enters the 2024-25 season with the goal of securing their first season-opening victory since the 2018-19 season. That year, they claimed a 69-63 win over Central Connecticut State in their opener. This season, the Bears are hoping to replicate that success under the leadership of head coach Monique LeBlanc, who is beginning her fourth season with the team. LeBlanc is focused on building upon last year’s performance, in which the Bears finished with 16 wins, including nine victories on the road.
Brown’s roster is bolstered by the return of nine key players from last season, providing the team with depth and experience. Additionally, three newcomers join the squad, each eager to make an immediate impact. Last season, Brown showed strong defensive capabilities, ranking second in the Ivy League for blocked shots and third in team defense. As the new season begins, the Bears will look to improve these areas even further, setting their sights on building a more competitive roster.
Brown Women’s Basketball Opens 2024-25 (image via Getty)Scouting Indiana
Indiana enters the 2024-25 season following a strong 2023-2024 campaign, where they finished with an impressive 26-6 record. The Hoosiers were particularly dominant at home, remaining undefeated with a perfect 17-0 record. Head coach Teri Moren, now in her 11th season with Indiana, will look to continue the team’s success this season despite the challenge of replacing key players.
Indiana’s top two scorers from last season, Mackenzie Holmes and Sara Scalia, are no longer with the team, leaving a gap in their scoring. Holmes averaged 19.8 points per game, while Scalia contributed 16.3 points per game. Despite these losses, Indiana remains formidable, as they return key players such as Yarden Garzon, who was the team’s third-leading scorer last season with an average of 11.7 points per game. Additionally, veteran players Chloe Moore-McNeil and Sydney Parrish return for their fifth seasons, providing significant experience. Moore-McNeil ranked third in free throw percentage at .761 last season, while Parrish contributed heavily on the boards with an average of 6.0 rebounds per game.
Historical Context
The matchup between Brown and Indiana will be the second in the two teams’ histories, with the only previous meeting taking place during the 2000-2001 season. In that game, Brown traveled to Bloomington, where they fell to Indiana with a 72-63 loss. As the Bears prepare for this season opener, they will be looking to turn the tide and earn their first-ever victory against the Hoosiers.
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