Feb. 17, 2005

On March 1, 1997, No. 8 seed Indiana recorded the Tournament's biggest upset by defeating top-seeded Purdue, 61-54, in the opening game of quarterfinal action.  Bridget Porter led the way for Indiana with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while current Hoosier assistant coach Quacy Barnes posted 15 points, grabbed 11 boards, and swatted four shots.  Purdue was led by Jannon Roland with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Stephanie White and Corissa Yasen scored 15 and 12 points, respectively. 

In the 10-year history of the Tournament, the 1997 Hoosiers were the highest-seeded team ever to knock off a No. 1 seed.  On three occasions (1995, 1998, 2003), a No. 7 seed as upset a No. 2 seed. 

Indiana, which advanced to the quarterfinals after a 72-54 win over ninth-seeded Michigan, fell 87-53 in the semifinals to Iowa.  The Hawkeyes would go on to win the 1997 Tournament Championship over Illinois, 63-56.

The 1997 Tournament was also the first to be held at the RCA Dome.  The postseason event moved to the RCA Dome from 1997-99, after a two-year stint at nearby Hinkle Fieldhouse.

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