Part of the mission for Indiana’s women’s basketball team was to do no harm to their NCAA Tournament chances. That mission was accomplished as the Hoosiers played well and gained confidence.

Teri Moren got an assist when grading the Hoosiers' up-and-down season. But as postseason play begins, they know they can play with the best.

But the fact that Indiana was within striking distance against the No. 2 team in the country should be a confidence builder going into the postseason. The Hoosiers are one of just a few teams to take USC to the brink this season — and they did that not once,