Indiana defeated Penn State 61-59 on Thursday night in second spherical Massive Ten Match motion at Goal Middle.
The Hoosiers led at halftime 32-27 and had been led within the sport by Kel’el Ware with 18 factors.
The three keys to the sport, highlights and last stats are beneath.
Watch: Woodson, Leal and Ware talk about the win.
Indiana (19-13) will face Nebraska on Friday night at round 9 p.m. ET.
THREE KEYS TO THE GAME
1. A robust defensive effort. Indiana contained Ace Baldwin, restricted Penn State’s shooters, and even utilized a zone at instances within the second after Penn State gained momentum. The Lions shot 27.6% from the sector together with 25% from three, and had 10 turnovers. All of these numbers helped the Hoosiers overcome a 20-of-24 night time on the free throw line by Penn State.
2. One other huge sport from Ware. The 7-footer recorded one other double-double with 18 factors and 14 rebounds. Ware added three blocks and two steals, and helped foul out PSU huge man Qudus Wahab. Malik Reneau and Mackenzie Mgbako chipped in 12 and 11 factors, respectively, because the beginning frontcourt scored 41 of the 61 factors.
3. Shorthanded, the guards do sufficient. Anthony Leal performed 24 minutes and made the game-winning shot on an offensive rebound put-back. Leal, Xavier Johnson, and Gabe Cupps all had been stable with Trey Galloway out with an damage. They mixed for 18 factors, 12 rebounds and seven assists and mixed to carry Baldwin and Penn State’s shooters in verify.
HIGHLIGHTS
FINAL STATS
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