1950 - Indiana State wins its first conference championship.

In the 1950 season, the Indiana State basketball team won its first conference championship in school history. The Sycamores competed in the Indiana Intercollegiate Conference, which was made up of small colleges in Indiana.

The Sycamores finished the conference season with a record of 9-1, which was good enough to give them the conference title. Their only loss in conference play came at the hands of the Evansville Purple Aces.

Indiana State’s success was due in large part to the play of senior guard Harold “Bud” Lindstrom, who was named the conference’s Player of the Year. Lindstrom averaged 19.8 points per game and was known for his deadly jump shot.

The Sycamores’ conference championship was a major accomplishment for the program and helped establish Indiana State as a contender in the region. Over the years, the Sycamores would go on to win several more conference championships and make several appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including a memorable run in 1979 led by Larry Bird.