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showcase held annually at

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. It replaced the previously popular Crossroads Classic. It features the

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and the

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. The other two teams have rotated through the years to include the

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, the

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, the

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and the

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. The showcase is an annual fundraiser for the Indiana Sport's Corp's non-profit mission. President of the nonprofit Indiana Sports Corp has confirmed that they are working to schedule teams through the 2027 season.

History

In 2022, the doubleheader was founded as a replacement to the Crossroads Classic. An indefinite agreement has been made with the stakeholders to host the event each December. In 2023, the event was a sell out crowd.

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had exclusive broadcast rights to games, and viewing was only available through their streaming service. The #1

were upset by #3

In 2024, the headliner match up will be between #11

and #17

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. #20

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are both making their first appearance in the showcase. In 2025, the headliner match up will be between

and Auburn.

and Northwestern will be the second match up.

Results by year

All-time records by team

Attendance by year

Event Records

Team Personal

References

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