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https://www.hoosiersportsreport.com/2019/03/iuwbb-yeaney-ruptured-achilles-during-ncaa-tourney-loss/
Bendu Yeaney suffered an Achilles tendon rupture:
Bendu Yeaney suffered an Achilles tendon rupture:
Indiana has confirmed sophomore Bendu Yeaney ruptured her Achilles tendon during the Hoosiers’ second round NCAA tournament contest at Oregon last Sunday.
IU also said Yeaney underwent successful surgery Friday afternoon and will begin rehab.
“We were all devastated when Bendu went down in the NCAA Tournament game and feel for her through this time,” IU coach Teri Moren said in a statement. “Today, she took the first steps in the recovery process with a successful surgery. We are looking forward to getting her healthy and for her return next season.”
This wasn’t Yeaney’s first setback with an Achilles. The 5-foot-10 guard first injured the tendon in the preseason but only missed the exhibition against Northwood. Throughout the season, Moren cited Achilles soreness as a lingering issue for Yeaney, just like Jaelynn Penn’s nagging ankle injury.
Despite the ailment, the Portland, Ore., native solidified her status as the Hoosiers’ go-to defender in 2018-19, fully utilizing her natural athleticism, length, and leaping ability. Moren’s biggest gripe with the Big Ten’s conference honors was Yeaney’s omission from the all-defensive team.