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Indiana men’s basketball’s non-conference slate is firmly in the past. The Hoosiers have a substantial break before returning to Big Ten action in the new year.
It’s a bit weird to judge the slate because Indiana’s losses, against Louisville and Kentucky, were what was widely expected going into the season. The Cardinals loaded up on talent in the transfer portal and the Wildcats had homecourt advantage. Both make sense. But then you factor in how those losses happened.
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Here’s a few words on each game:
vs Alabama A&M
This went about as expected. Indiana shot the ball well and played energetic defense, opening up with an early lead and running away with it. Tucker DeVries shined with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.
vs Marquette (in Chicago)
In the moment, this felt like a prove-it game to see how Indiana would look against higher level competition. With a roster made up mostly of transfer additions from the mid-major ranks, there was some curiosity over how the pieces would look away from home against a coach known for tough defenses. Tucker DeVries and Lamar Wilkerson looked fantastic as the Hoosiers beat down a Golden Eagles squad that now looks like one of the worst teams on the schedule.
vs Milwaukee
Another blowout where Indiana shot the ball well while playing remarkable defense. Not much here.
vs Incarnate Word
This is where the cracks began to show. Indiana was never truly in danger here but the shots weren’t falling and Incarnate Word went on a late run that made things uncomfortable in the closing minutes. The Cardinals outscored the Hoosiers 28-19 in the final ten minutes after scoring just 33 points in the first thirty. Shooting variance was on Indiana’s radar going into the season but this made it real. Incarnate Word has gone onto have a respectable performance overall, rising in KenPom’s efficiency metrics in the process.
vs Lindenwood
Indiana had another off shooting night but was able to keep this one a blowout with strong defense….
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