Indiana Men’s Basketball Faces Minnesota in Big Ten Season Opener
Indiana Men’s Basketball is gearing up for a challenging Big Ten season opener against Minnesota. This matchup comes after a significant victory over Bethune-Cookman, where Indiana showcased a return to form with a commanding 100-56 win. The Hoosiers hit 12 three-pointers in that game and finished with a shooting percentage of 54.5% from the field.
Recent Performance Highlights
Despite early-season shooting struggles, Indiana managed to improve its three-point percentage to 30.3% in recent games. Propelling the team to victory, Tucker DeVries was a standout player, scoring 20 points and hitting five three-pointers. He now leads all Big Ten players with 26 makes from beyond the arc this season.
- Tucker DeVries: 20 points, 5 assists
- Lamar Wilkerson: 18 points
- Sam Alexis: 14 points
- Nick Dorn: 14 points
- Trent Sisley: 14 points
Indiana recorded a 2.15 assist-to-turnover ratio, ranking second nationally, underlining their effective ball movement. The team is currently undefeated at 7-0 and looking to extend that record against Minnesota.
Minnesota’s New Direction
On the other side, Minnesota is shaking things up after dismissing head coach Ben Johnson. Niko Medved has taken the helm, bringing experience from his time at Colorado State, where he led the Rams to three NCAA Tournament appearances. Medved has revamped the Golden Gophers’ roster with nine transfers, including Cade Tyson from North Carolina.
Tyson has emerged as a key player, averaging 22.4 points per game and shooting 53.2% from the field. Alongside him, junior forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson adds depth with 12.4 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
Matchup Overview
As the Hoosiers face off against the Golden Gophers on Wednesday, they aim to maintain their nine-game winning streak against Minnesota. However, the Gophers have been competitive at home, winning all four of their games this season.
The game will take place at 7 p.m. at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Fans can catch the coverage on the Big Ten Network. As both teams gear up for this exciting matchup, all eyes will be on how Indiana can handle Minnesota’s fresh talent.
