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Bench Lifts Indiana Hoosiers Men's Basketball Over St. John’s Red Storm

The Indiana Hoosiers Men’s Basketball Team improved to 3-0 last night, defeating St. John’s Red Storm 76-74 in the Gavitt Tipoff Games. This win was totally a team effort, and it is evident that the chemistry this team has with each other is carrying them in close games like last night. 

 

Team captain Trayce Jackson-Davis had only compliments for his fellow teammates. “Coach [Mike] Woodson says when your name is called you gotta be ready to play, and those guys stepped up and we needed them for this win,” Jackson-Davis said.

 

His praise was worthy as the bench combined for a total of 66 minutes and 20 points. Their energy and defensive-minded intensity proved to help give the Hoosiers the edge. 

 

Khristian Lander’s five minute stretch in the second half allowed some other players to get a breather, and allowed his fresh energy to help the team. Jordan Geromino’s energy off the bench continued to be a spark for the Hoosiers’ momentum throughout the entire game; that included his stellar defense in the last eight seconds of the game which allowed the Hoosiers to hold on for a victory. 

 

Not to mention, the energy inside Assembly Hall was electric; it definitely gave the Hoosiers strength and fire when they needed it the most. 

 

With this team’s chemistry and competitiveness, it is clear that the team all wants the same thing- to win. The Hoosiers will take this energy into their next game against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns this Sunday at 7:30 PM ET in Assembly Hall. The game can be heard on WIUX 99.1 FM with Zion Brown and Jace Dery on the call.

 

PHOTO COURTESY OF IU ATHLETICS

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