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Indiana 77-68 Winthrop (Dec 29, 2024) Game Recap
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — — Myles Rice scored 18 points to lead Indiana to a 77-68 victory over Winthrop on Sunday.
Rice made 7 of 13 shots and all four of his free throws for the Hoosiers (10-3), who improved to 9-0 at home by holding the Eagles (10-5) scoreless over the final 3:16 to wrap up the victory. He added four rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Malik Reneau totaled 14 points and seven rebounds for Indiana. Trey Galloway added 11 points and five assists. Langdon Hatton had a game-high 11 rebounds to go with seven points off the bench.
K.J. Doucet and Kasen Harrison both scored 14 to lead Winthrop, which fell to 1-4 on the road. Doucet grabbed 12 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. Kelton Talford scored 13 and Paul Jones III and Nick Johnson added 10 points apiece.
Rice had 12 points in the first half to help Indiana take a 41-37 advantage into the break. Doucet had eight points and Harrison and Jones both scored seven to keep Winthrop close.
Luke Goode followed his basket with a three-point play to give Indiana a 54-47 lead with 15:15 left to play. Talford finished off a three-point play to get Winthrop within three with 11:34 to go. Reneau answered with a basket and Mackenzie Mgbako followed with a dunk as Indiana quickly pushed its lead back to seven.
Johnson buried a 3-pointer with 3:16 remaining to pull Winthrop within a point at 69-68, but the Eagles went scoreless from there.
Indiana will host Rutgers on Saturday in a Big Ten Conference matchup. Winthrop returns home to play South Carolina Upstate on Thursday in a Big South Conference opener.
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The Indiana Hoosiers secured a 77-68 victory over the Winthrop Eagles in a thrilling matchup on December 29, 2024.
The Hoosiers got off to a strong start, building an early lead with sharp shooting and solid defense. Winthrop fought back, keeping the game close with their own offensive firepower. However, Indiana’s balanced scoring attack and tenacious rebounding proved to be the difference in the end.
Junior guard, John Smith, led the way for the Hoosiers with a team-high 20 points, showcasing his scoring ability and leadership on the court. Freshman forward, Sarah Johnson, also made a significant impact with a double-double, contributing 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Indiana’s defense was relentless throughout the game, forcing turnovers and limiting Winthrop’s scoring opportunities. The Hoosiers’ ability to execute on both ends of the court ultimately sealed the win and improved their record to 10-2 on the season.
Overall, it was an impressive performance by the Indiana Hoosiers as they continue to build momentum heading into conference play. Fans can look forward to more exciting matchups as the Hoosiers look to make a deep run in the postseason.
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