What nickname do IU's sports teams use?
AnswerHoosiers
Indiana residents and IU teams are called Hoosiers.
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IU facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Indiana University's hometown of Bloomington and Hoosier campus and sports history, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which athletic conference does IU compete in?
AnswerBig Ten
IU is a longtime Big Ten member.
Going deeper
What is the Little 500?
AnswerA bicycle race
The Little 500 is IU's famous student bike race.
What made IU's 1976 men's basketball team famous?
AnswerAn undefeated national championship season
They went 32-0, the last undefeated men's NCAA champion.
Which swimmer who won seven golds at the 1972 Olympics swam for IU?
AnswerMark Spitz
Spitz swam for IU under coach Doc Counsilman.
Expert level
Which IU alumnus wrote the song 'Stardust'?
AnswerHoagy Carmichael
Carmichael studied at IU and wrote 'Stardust' in 1927.
How many NCAA men's basketball titles has IU won?
Answer5
IU won in 1940, 1953, 1976, 1981 and 1987.
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