In this series, Hoosiers On SI examines where Indiana basketball stands against its Big Ten foes. Today, we look at how IU stacks up against the Spartans.

Indiana women’s basketball is ranked No. 25 in The Associated Press’ preseason poll released Tuesday. The Hoosiers are one of six ranked Big Ten squads behind No. 3 USC, No. 5 UCLA, No. 14 Ohio State, No. 18 Maryland and No. 23 Nebraska.

With Ohio State women's basketball having a very different lineup compared to last season, the Buckeyes are focusing on team bonding.

In this series, Hoosiers On SI examines where Indiana basketball stands against its Big Ten foes. Today, we look at how the Hoosiers stack up against Iowa.

Unofficially, more than 60 former players and 20 ex-coaches, along with several other support staff over the years, are returning to Pocatello to honor and celebrate 50 years of women’s basketball with multiple events both days.

AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll

Iowa State women's basketball is ranked No. 8 in the preseason AP Poll. The Cyclones went 21-12 last season and 12-6 in Big 12 Conference play. Last season ended with an 87-81 loss to Stanford in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.