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Social Media Goes Nuclear After Indiana State Snub
College basketball fans are livid Indiana State didn’t make the NCAA Tournament.
The Sycamores put together an incredibly impressive 28-6 season, but lost to Drake in the MVC title game. People were pulling for Indiana State to get an at-large bid to the Big Dance because earning 28 regular season wins as an MVC team should get the job done.
Plus, Robbie Avila (nickname: Cream Abdul-Jabbar) has built a bit of a cult following. However, it just wasn’t meant to be.
Indiana State gets snubbed by the NCAA Tournament. (Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports)
Fans erupt at Indiana State snub.
The Sycamores waited to hear their names called Sunday during the Selection Show, but it never came. The insane snub was more than enough to set social media on fire.
Check out some of the best/funniest reactions below, and hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
The problem is there’s really no way to justify keeping Indiana State out over the likes of Boise State, Colorado, Virginia, and Colorado State.
What did the Rams and Cavaliers do to deserve it more over the Sycamores? Is Virginia even in the tournament if their head coach is someone other than Tony Bennett? How much of UVA making it was about name recognition and having a major brand over another mid-major?
I don’t have answers to any of those questions, but fans are clearly irate. I don’t blame them. There’s nothing better than a great mid-major making a run in the NCAA Tournament, and that can’t happen if 28-win teams are left out for slightly above average Colorado and Virginia squads.
Think I’m right? Think I’m wrong? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com, and let’s buckle up for some March Madness action.
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Mother Nature is forcing one of central Indiana’s most popular spring festivals to move.
The Indiana Peony Festival has been rescheduled from Saturday, May 16, to Sunday, May 17, due to forecasted storms and high winds.
“After closely monitoring the weather overnight, and after doing everything we could to keep today’s plans in place, conditions have unfortunately taken a turn for the worse,” festival organizers said in a statement. “We are so incredibly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.”
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen says he supports the festival’s decision to postpone until Sunday.
“While we can’t control the weather, this adjustment helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The city is ready to support the festival’s efforts for tomorrow, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy the event on Sunday,” Jensen said in a release.
Know Before You Go:
- Festival Hours: Remain the same — 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: Noblesville’s Seminary Park and Historic Downtown
- Events: Festival and Downtown Brunch and Retail Crawl Brunch & Blooms
For updated information, please visit indianapeonyfestival.com.
On this episode of “Week in Review,” we cover the Indiana gambling case, the Bears’ 2026 schedule release and the Bulls landing the No. 4 draft pick. We also look at Jim’s Original moving after 85 years and Chicago Fire FC’s new McDonald’s Park stadium name. Plus, Cole Kmet joins Cop on a Rooftop, a White Sox phenom goes one on one and more top stories from around Chicago.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — More than 50 Indiana law enforcement agencies are taking to the roof to help local athletes.
Police and safety officers will be stationed around various Dunkin’ Donuts, taking up donations for the Special Olympics. People who monetarily donate will receive a coupon for a free donut. Those who donate $10 or more will receive a coupon for a free medium hot coffee.
“Supporting the Special Olympics isn’t just an event for us — it’s a commitment to people who inspire us every day,” Sergeant Wes Rowlader said. “These athletes show what determination, courage, and community truly look like. Every dollar we raise helps transform that spirit into training, competition, and lifelong confidence.”
More than 20,000 Hoosier athletes train and compete for free within the Special Olympics. To date, Cop on a Rooftop has raised more than $125,000 for Special Olympics Indiana.
The Indiana State Police will be at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 9821 Lima Road in Fort Wayne from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday.
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