Indiana Hoosiers, with an undefeated 6-0 record, will compete in the Geico Coconut Hoops tournament this Thanksgiving weekend.,Their opening round opponent will be the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. ET in Fort Myers, Florida.BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Hoosiers, carrying an unblemished 6-0 record, are set to participate in the Geico Coconut Hoops tournament leading into Thanksgiving weekend. Their first opponent will be Gonzaga, with whom they will play in the opening round on Friday, November 28, 2025, 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: Teri Moren (Career Record: 451-242, 23rd Season; Indiana Record: 252-112, 12th Season)
Gonzaga: Lisa Fortier (Career Record: 289-74, 12th Season; Gonzaga Record: Same)
ABOUT THE BULLDOGS:
Gonzaga has a 3-3 record to start the season, most recently securing a win against Eastern Washington at home on Sunday. The team is led by WCC Freshman of the Week forward Lauren Whittaker, who is averaging 17.0 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Sophomore guard Allie Turner contributes 14.0 points per game, and junior guard Zeryiah Aokuso adds 10.0 points per outing. The Bulldogs were predicted to finish second in the West Coast Conference (WCC) this season.
SERIES HISTORY:
This will be the first meeting between Indiana and Gonzaga.
NOTES:
Indiana secured a season-high 82 points in their previous game, an 82-64 victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday. Key performances came from senior guard Shay Ciezki, who scored 26 points, and redshirt sophomore guard Lenée Beaumont, who added 23 points. The Hoosiers demonstrated efficient shooting, with a 55.4 percent field goal percentage and a 55.8 percent three-point percentage.
Shay Ciezki continues to lead Indiana in scoring with an average of 22.0 points per game through the first six contests. She has achieved 20 or more points in four games, maintaining a 52.8 percent field goal clip, 50 percent from three-point range, and a 91.7 free throw percentage.
Lenée Beaumont has been in strong form over the past three games, recording three consecutive 20-point performances. She led Indiana in scoring in wins against Florida State (23 points) and Butler (21 points), and tied her career-high with 23 points at FGCU on Tuesday. In these three games, Beaumont is averaging 69.7 percent shooting from the floor, 92.3 percent from three-point range, and 90 percent at the free throw line (9-for-10).
Sophomore forward Zania Socka-Nguemen anchors the Indiana frontcourt, averaging 13.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in her first six games. She has recorded three double-doubles and is shooting 68.6 percent from the floor.
UP NEXT:
Indiana’s next game will be on Sunday, November 30, against either Marquette or No. 10 Iowa State. The specific opponent and game time will be determined following Friday’s games in the Geico Coconut Hoops tournament. Fans are encouraged to follow Indiana Women’s Basketball on Facebook, X, and Instagram using the hashtag #NeverDaunted.
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