For the eighth time in program historical past, Indiana took down No. 1.  That the highest crew was in-state rival Purdue made this one which a lot sweeter.  However it didn’t come simple.

IU went on a 10-0 run to take a 21-10 first half lead with 11:57 left earlier than the break.  The Hoosiers stored their foot on the gasoline and took a 15-point lead into halftime.  However the Boilers instantly began chipping away after the break and had it all the way down to a 5-point sport with 13:15 left.  IU momentarily stretched the lead again to 10, however Purdue bought it down to at least one, 71-70 with 2:02 left.  However the Hoosiers made extra performs in crunch time and closed out a large resume boosting win.

Let’s take a deeper have a look at how the Hoosiers gained 79-74 with one other version of The Report Card.

Indiana (16-7, 7-5) will subsequent host Rutgers at 6:30 p.m. Jap on Tuesday.

OFFENSE (A-)

Indiana was by no means going to keep up the torrid tempo it set within the first half, when the Hoosiers scored 1.43 factors per possession and 50 factors, simply 10 shy of what Purdue was permitting per sport coming in.  However IU nonetheless scored 1.22 per possession for the sport, simply essentially the most Purdue has allowed all season.

Indiana snapped Purdue’s streak of 24-straight video games with holding opponents to underneath 70 factors. It was the longest energetic streak within the nation. Indiana’s 79 factors had been essentially the most scored by a Purdue opponent this season.

However the offense did stagnate at occasions the second half when the Hoosiers shot simply 42.9 % and made no threes.

The primary half was so good nevertheless, that the total sport numbers had been nonetheless fairly spectacular.  Indiana shot 52.6 % total, and 40 % from three.  Their efficient area objective proportion was the very best allowed by Purdue all 12 months.

And maybe most vital, Indiana shot 83.3 % (15-of-18) from the foul line.  IU outscored Purdue by 5 on the charity stripe, and their 31.6 % free throw try charge (FTA/FGA) was the second highest allowed by the Boilermakers this 12 months.

Additionally essential — IU didn’t flip it over.  That they had simply eight giveaways on the afternoon.

Indiana did an ideal job of pulling Purdue massive man Zach Edey out of the paint to create driving lanes and lob alternatives.  Additionally they took full benefit of Purdue turnovers, with a number of quick break alternatives going the opposite approach.  The Hoosiers scored 20 factors off Boilermaker miscues.

“The pick-six’s kill you, and so they simply stored getting in transition,” Purdue coach Matt Painter stated.  “It occurred final 12 months, too.”

DEFENSE (B+)

Indiana’s protection compelled 16 turnovers, together with 11 within the first half.  5 of the turnovers had been charged to Edey.  Indiana actually didn’t cease the 7-foot-4 massive man, however they not less than made him uncomfortable at occasions

IU was exceptionally aggressive on the perimeter, as they had been into the ball always, particularly within the first half.  That at occasions made it a problem to get good passes into Edey.

“I simply thought our stress early put us in a distinct place defensively,” IU coach Mike Woodson stated.  “Their crew, they not often flip the ball over. However I simply thought our stress allowed them to make errors.”

Purdue’s 24.7 % turnover charge was their third worst day of the season in that regard.  And led by Trey Galloway and Jalen Hood-Schifino, IU’s aggressive protection bothered Purdue’s proficient freshman guards.

“I believed they performed a serious position,” Woodson stated of Hood-Schifino and Galloway on protection.  “I imply, they (Purdue guards Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer) had been taking part in extraordinarily effectively and they’re good gamers, little question about that. You’re not 22-1 for nothing. These guys have helped carry the load for his or her ballclub. I believed tonight we did a fairly rattling good job on their guards.

Indiana struggled to maintain Purdue off the offensive glass all day.  The Boilermakers rebounded an astounding 54.8 % of their misses — a season finest for them and a season worst for IU.

The Hoosiers had been capable of reduce considerably on their fouls after halftime.  They dedicated 13 earlier than the break and simply six after.

Ultimately IU allowed 1.14 factors per possessions.  They’ve misplaced 4 video games this season whereas permitting much less.  However this was essentially the most environment friendly offense within the nation coming into the sport.

MORE GAME COVERAGE

THE PLAYERS

Trayce Jackson-Davis (A) Simply one other star efficiency for a participant on an All-American run.  He was large at studying Purdue’s double groups, operating the ground, and defending the rim.  His effectivity wasn’t nearly as good as he’s able to as he handled Edey’s measurement, however his misses usually drew a lot consideration they led to some second possibilities.

Race Thompson (B) The stat sheet gained’t say he had a serious position, however Thompson made clutch late free throws and browse Braden Smith for a vital late sport steal.  He appears like a participant who’s beginning to get extra comfy after getting back from an harm.

Miller Kopp (B) Kopp hit some massive first half photographs to assist IU increase its lead, and he was aggressive on the defensive finish.

Jalen Hood-Schifino (A) Coming off the worst sport of his profession, Hood-Schifino was distinctive, together with a large final minute driving layup into the physique of Zach Edey that gave IU a five-point lead.  Purdue was in a position to remove Jackson-Davis within the final 10 minutes, however Hood-Schifino scored 12 within the second half.  And he had only one turnover for the whole sport.

Trey Galloway (A) Galloway was distinctive on each ends of the ground within the first half.  His protection disrupted Purdue’s assault, he was efficient scoring within the paint, and he made a rapid launch 3-pointer when he learn his man going underneath a display.  After combating fouls, Galloway was capable of be very aggressive whereas fouling simply twice.

Tamar Bates (B) Bates hit a primary half three.  He was extra aggressive on protection, however he did appear to lose monitor of a pair Purdue shooters on the opposite finish.

Malik Reneau (A) This will likely have been Reneau’s finest sport of the season.  He was environment friendly, aggressive and stayed out of foul hassle.  He’s additionally turning into an excellent passer, and continues to pattern favorably in terms of composure.

Kaleb Banks (B) As his three offensive rebounds in seven minutes illustrate, Banks is bringing good power.  He missed a layup, nevertheless, and tried to make up for it on the opposite finish and bought a objective have a tendency.

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In complete, Indiana had 11 scholarship gamers wholesome and out there. Logan Duncomb was out attributable to an sickness, and Xavier Johnson (foot) stays unavailable.

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