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Matthew Byrne

Matthew Byrne is the first Joan Brew Memorial Scholarship recipient and is interning with HoosiersNow for the 2023-2024 academic year. Matthew is in his senior year at Indiana University, studies sports media and covered the Indiana men's soccer team in the fall. 

He covers the Indiana women's basketball and baseball teams in the spring. 

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'We're Fighters': Indiana Women's Basketball Reverses Blowout Trend, Hangs Tough With No. 1 South Carolina

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How Hoosiers Avoided Deja Vu All Over Again to Reach Sweet 16

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Mackenzie Holmes Scores 29, Indiana Goes 17-0 At Home, Advances To Sweet 16

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Sara Scalia Comes Alive in Second Half As Indiana Routes Fairfield, 89-56

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Basketball

Mackenzie Holmes Named Associated Press Third Team All-American

By Matthew Byrne
Feb 22, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; A view of the arena during the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Basketball

Tickets Going Fast For Indiana Women's Basketball Tournament Game Saturday

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Sydney Parrish (33) celebrates with Sara Scalia (14) and Mackenzie Holmes (54) during the first half of the Indiana versus Minnesota wonen's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
Basketball

Indiana Women's Basketball No. 4 Seed, Host Site in 2024 NCAA Tournament

By Matthew Byrne
A large crowd cheers during the second half of the Indiana versus Maryland women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Basketball

Indiana Women's Basketball Still Projected No. 4 Seed, Host in NCAA Tournament

By Matthew Byrne
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Basketball

Learn More About Indiana Women's Basketball 2025 Commit Nevaeh Caffey

By Matthew Byrne
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Basketball

No. 3 Indiana Collapses in Second Half, Loses 69-56 in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Yarden Garzon (12) celebrates her made three-pointer over Iowa's Kate Martin (20) during the first half of the Indiana versus Iowa women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
Basketball

How to Watch No. 3 seed Indiana Women's Basketball vs No. 6 Michigan Friday Night

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Sara Scalia (14) makes a three-pointer over Maryland's Allie Kubek (14) during the first half of the Indiana versus Maryland women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Basketball

‘Flamethrowers Around Mackenzie’: Indiana Close to Breaking Its 3-Point Record

By Matthew Byrne
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Baseball

Indiana Baseball Beats Northern Kentucky 11-5; Wiggins, Stadler Hit First Home Runs This Season

By Matthew Byrne
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Basketball

Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes, Sara Scalia Voted Consensus All-Big Ten First Team Honors

By Matthew Byrne
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Basketball

Teri Moren Provides Injury Update on Mackenzie Holmes, Lilly Meister

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) looks for teammates as she runs the floor during the second half of the Indiana versus Maryland women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Basketball

Indiana Women's Basketball is No. 3 Seed In Big Ten Tournament, Will Play Friday Night

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana seniors Arielle Wisne, left, Head Coach Teri Moren, Mackenzie Holmes, second from right, and Sara Scalia, right, pose during Senior Day festivities before the start of the Indiana versus Maryland women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Beats Maryland On Senior Day; Holmes, Meister Listed Day-to-Day With Injuries

By Matthew Byrne
Feb 22, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish (33) reacts to making a shot during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Basketball

How to Watch No. 14 Indiana Women's Basketball Versus Maryland Sunday

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) and Julianna LaMendola (20) celebrate LaMendola taking a charge during the first half of the Indiana versus Michigan State women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Basketball

Indiana Women's Basketball's Chloe Moore-McNeil Announces Return For Next Season

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) reacts to a basket during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Basketball

Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes Named Finalist For Lisa Leslie Award

By Matthew Byrne
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Baseball

No. 20 Indiana Baseball to Play Ranked Teams on Friday, Saturday in Frisco Classic

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana Head Coach Teri Moren instructs her team during the second half of the Indiana versus Eastern Illinois women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.
Basketball

Indiana's Teri Moren Named Head Coach of USA Basketball Women’s U18 National Team

By Matthew Byrne
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Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Women Beat Northwestern 84-64 in Road Finale, Mackenzie Holmes Scores 28

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Sydney Parrish (33) celebrates during the first half of the Indiana versus Iowa women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Women Play at Northwestern Tuesday, Looking to Build on Iowa Win

By Matthew Byrne
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Baseball

Indiana Baseball's Devin Taylor Collects First Big Ten Player of the Week Honors

By Matthew Byrne
Feb 22, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yarden Garzon (12) looks for an open teammate during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
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How to Watch No. 14 Indiana Women's Basketball at Northwestern Tuesday Night

By Matthew Byrne
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Baseball

No. 23 Indiana Baseball Sweeps Baylor; Taylor, Colopy Combine For 6 Home Runs

By Matthew Byrne
Feb 22, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) reacts to making a three-point basket against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Beats No. 4 Iowa 86-69 in Front of Sellout Crowd, Sara Scalia Scores 25 Points

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) and Sara Scalia (14) celebrate a Hoosier lead during the second half of the Indiana versus Michigan State women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Women's Basketball Hosts Clark, No. 4 Iowa; Needs Marquee Win

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) drives and scores during the second half of the Indiana versus Northwestern women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.
Basketball

How to Watch No. 14 Indiana Women's Basketball vs. No. 4 Iowa Thursday Night

By Matthew Byrne
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Baseball

No. 23 Indiana Baseball Beats Miami of Ohio 12-6 in Home Opener; Pyne Drives in 4

By Matthew Byrne
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Indiana Baseball's AJ Shepard to be Out For 'Significant Period of Time' After Surgery

By Matthew Byrne
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No. 14 Indiana Falls at Illinois 86-66 After Disastrous Second Quarter in Parrish's Return

By Matthew Byrne
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Indiana Baseball Enters Top 25 After Successful Opening Weekend in South Carolina

By Matthew Byrne
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Indiana Baseball Loses Season Opener 6-3 to No. 12 Duke; Cerny, Mathison Hit Home Runs

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana baseball's Joey Brenczewski (top left), Cal Sefcik (top right), Jake Stadler (bottom left) and AJ Shepard (bottom right) are pictured. Indiana's season begins Feb. 16 in Myrtle Beach.
Baseball

Meet Indiana Baseball’s First Base Crew

By Matthew Byrne
Jan 31, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) shoots a three point basket over Maryland Terrapins guard Lavender Briggs (3) during the first half at Xfinity Center.
Basketball

Sara Scalia Breaks Indiana 3-Point Record, No. 14 Hoosiers Beat Wisconsin 68-54

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Sara Scalia (14) makes a free throw during the second half of the Indiana versus Michigan State women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Plays at Wisconsin Wednesday, Sara Scalia Chases 3-Point Record

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) brings the ball up the floor during the second half of the Indiana versus Purdue women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.
Basketball

Women's AP Top-25 Poll: Indiana Stays No. 14, Big Ten Rivals Shift Around Top-Five

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) smiles as she watches a video tribute to her with her teammates after the second half of the Indiana versus Purdue women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Holmes become the all-time leading scorer in the school's history with her 17 points in the game.
Basketball

WATCH: Mackenzie Holmes Breaks Scoring Record, Postgame Reaction, Press Conference

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) is splashed with water by teammates after the second half of the Indiana versus Purdue women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Holmes become the all-time leading scorer in the school's history with her 17 points in the game.
Basketball

Mackenzie Holmes Breaks Indiana Scoring Record, Hoosiers Trounce Purdue 95-62

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes (54) and Sara Scalia (14) celebrate a Hoosier lead during the second half of the Indiana versus Michigan State women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Hosts Purdue Sunday; Mackenzie Holmes Needs 17 Points To Break Scoring Record

By Matthew Byrne
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Baseball

Can Indiana Baseball’s Slugger Devin Taylor Crush The Sophomore Slump, Too?

By Matthew Byrne
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WATCH: Assembly Hall Celebrates Chloe Moore-McNeil's Triple-Double

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana's Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) and Julianna LaMendola (20) celebrate LaMendola taking a charge during the first half of the Indiana versus Michigan State women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Comes Back to Beat Michigan State; Moore-McNeil Posts Triple-Double

By Matthew Byrne
Jan 31, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) starts the fast break during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center.
Basketball

No. 14 Indiana Women's Basketball Hosts Michigan State Thursday, 1 Game Back in Big Ten

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana players leave the dugout to celebrate Indiana's Peter Serruto three-run homer in the seventh inning to put the Hoosiers ahead. The Hoosiers defeated Kentucky 5-3 Saturday night in the 2023 NCAA Regional at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington. June 3, 2023.
Baseball

Indiana Baseball 2024 Position Preview

By Matthew Byrne
Feb 4, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) shoots against Indiana Hoosiers guard Yarden Garzon (12), Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) and Indiana Hoosiers guard Lenee Beaumont (5) at Value City Arena.
Basketball

Women's AP Top-25 Poll: Indiana Returns to No. 14 After Ohio State Loss, Buckeyes Leap Again

By Matthew Byrne
Feb 4, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) defends the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Rikki Harris (1) and Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) during the second half at Value City Arena.
Basketball

No. 10 Indiana Commits Season-High 23 Turnovers, Loses 74-69 at No. 8 Ohio State

By Matthew Byrne
Nov. 3, 2023. Indiana defender Joey Maher (2) dribbles with the ball against Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal. Indiana won 2-1 in regulation.
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Yeagley: Joey Maher Will Transfer, Younger Brother Josh Will Be With Team in the Fall

By Matthew Byrne
Jan 31, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) makes a moe to the bakst on Maryland Terrapins forward Allie Kubek (14) during the first half at Xfinity Center.
Basketball

No. 10 Indiana Visits No. 8 Ohio State With Chance To Quell Ranked, Road Beatdowns

By Matthew Byrne
Jan 31, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) shoots a three point basket over Maryland Terrapins guard Lavender Briggs (3) during the first half at Xfinity Center.
Basketball

No. 10 Indiana Withstands Maryland's Comeback For First Win at College Park, 87-73

By Matthew Byrne
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Soccer

Indiana Men's Soccer Lands Transfers Justin Weiss, Quinton Elliot

By Matthew Byrne
Indiana Head Coach Teri Moren instructs Julianna LaMendola (20), Lexus Bargesser (1) and Lexus Bargesser (5) during the second half of the Indiana versus Michigan women's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
Basketball

No. 10 Indiana Women's Basketball Plays at Maryland Wednesday Night

By Matthew Byrne
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