Indiana Defeats Marquette, Advances to 2-0 with DeVries Leading
In a commanding display at the United Center, Indiana triumphed over Marquette with a score of 100-77, improving their season record to 2-0. The Hoosiers were led by Tucker DeVries, who showcased his scoring prowess with 27 points, including 24 in a dazzling first half.
Key Performers in Indiana’s Victory
DeVries dominated the court, hitting 5 of 7 three-pointers and shooting 8 for 12 from the field in the first half alone. Lamar Wilkerson also made significant contributions, scoring 23 points, with 15 coming in the second half. The Indiana bench added to the scoring, as Trent Sisley and Sam Alexis contributed 15 and 13 points, respectively.
Shooting Statistics
- Indiana’s 3-point shooting: 14 of 28
- Overall field goals: 33 of 66
- Free throws: 20 of 24
Marquette managed to stay competitive early in the game, even holding a 2-point lead midway through the first half. However, Indiana responded with three impressive 8-0 runs that culminated in a commanding 53-36 lead by the halftime buzzer.
Second Half Battles
After the break, Marquette attempted to close the gap with Royce Parham scoring seven points and Zaide Lowery hitting a crucial three-pointer, narrowing the deficit to 10 points at 65-55. Despite this push, Indiana’s DeVries managed to hit another three-pointer before facing foul trouble.
Marquette’s Struggles
The Golden Eagles fought hard but struggled with their shooting. Chase Ross led Marquette with 19 points, though he had difficulty from the field, going 4-for-13. Overall, Marquette shot 37%, including just 4 of 16 from beyond the arc, but made 29 of 33 free throws.
Historical Context
This loss marked a significant moment for Marquette, as they had not given up 90 points in any game last season. The last time they conceded 100 points was during a double-overtime match against Providence on December 20, 2022.
Upcoming Games
Looking ahead, Indiana will return to their home court to begin a five-game homestand, starting with a matchup against Milwaukee. Marquette, now with a 2-1 record, will host Little Rock for a four-game homestand.
