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Indiana And Gonzaga Meet In Geico Coconut Hoops Opener

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Hoosiers bring its unblemished record into Thanksgiving weekend when it takes part in Geico Coconut Hoops. They will meet Gonzaga in the opening round on Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET.
 

GAME DAY INFO

Indiana (6-0) vs. Gonzaga (3-3)

Friday, November 28, 2025 • 1:30 p.m. ET

Alico Arena • Fort Myers, Fla.

Broadcast: FloHoops

Radio: B97 (Austin Render)

Live Stats: Statbroadcast

Social Media: Facebook | X | Instagram

 
ABOUT THE COACHES

Indiana
Gonzaga

Teri Moren
Lisa Fortier

Career Record: 451-242 (23rd Season)
Career Record: 289-74 (12th Season)

Indiana Record: 252-112 (12th Season)
Gonzaga Record: Same

 
ABOUT THE BULLDOGS
Gonzaga has split its six games to open up the season, most recently coming off a win over Eastern Washington on Sunday at home. They are led by WCC Freshman of the Week forward Lauren Whittaker’s 17.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Sophomore guard Allie Turner adds 14.0 points per game while junior guard Zeryiah Aokuso adds 10.0 points per outing. The Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the WCC this season.
 
SERIES HISTORY
First meeting
 
LAST MEETING
First meeting
 
NOTES

  • Indiana used big games from senior guard Shay Ciezki (26 points) and redshirt sophomore guard Lenée Beaumont (23 point) to score a season-high 82 points in an 82-64 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday. The Hoosiers shot 55.4 percent from the floor and 55.8 percent from the 3-point line.
  • Ciezki continues on her opening tear of games as she leads IU with 22.0 points per game through the first six games. She has scored 20 points or more in four games and holds a 52.8 percent clip from the field, 50 percent from 3-point range and a 91.7 free throw percentage.  
  • Beaumont has been hot for the Hoosiers in the past three games with three-consecutive 20-point performances. She has led Indiana in scoring in wins over Florida State (23 points) and Butler (21 points) while tying her career-high (23 points) at FGCU on Tuesday. In those three games, the Lisle, Ill. native is averaging a 69.7 percent clip from the floor, 92.3 percent from the 3-point line and 90 percent at the free throw line (9-for-10).
  • Anchoring the Indiana front court is sophomore forward Zania Socka-Nguemen who is averaging 13.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in her first six games at Indiana. The Silver Springs, Md. native has three double-doubles to her name and is shooting 68.6 percent from the floor.  

 
UP NEXT
Indiana will either face Marquette or No. 10 Iowa State in action on Sunday, Nov. 30. Time and opponent will be determined after Friday’s games in Geico Coconut Hoops.
 
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