Michael Durr got 13 minutes of action tonight, but is still struggling to find footing as a scorer. He again saw limited minutes (24) due to the blowout nature of the contest. With four blocks in this one, Trayce Jackson-Davis continues to be a high-level rim protector. Miller Kopp made the other two this evening but needed seven attempts to get there. Stewart (3-of-5) continues to connect, as does Anthony Leal (1-of-2). The volume wasn’t that high tonight, but the Hoosiers made 6-of-15 (40 percent). From distance, Indiana has now been hot in back-to-back performances. Jordan Geronimo made just 2-of-8 on the evening, accounting for six of Indiana’s 10 misses. That type of performance works against Jackson State, but it could be the difference between a win and a loss in conference play. The Hoosiers hit just 16-of-26 (61.5 percent) from the charity stripe for the contest. Indiana’s free-throw shooting remains inconsistent. The Tigers went back to man-to-man defense to close the half. Indiana did struggle against Jackson State’s matchup zone in the first half, but a timeout by Mike Woodson to settle things led to better ball movement and a 3-pointer from Parker Stewart. After 27 miscues on Sunday and some running to be had for both the players and coaches, Indiana was better in the turnover department tonight (11 total for a turnover percentage of 17). He also turned the ball over just once in 25 minutes of action. Johnson scored eight points on 4-of-5 shooting in the first half and ended the contest with a team-high 14 points. The Pitt transfer’s ability to change pace and burst befuddled Jackson State. Indiana was able to jump out early in this one thanks to that stout defense mixed with scores in transition and a controlled offensive performance from Xavier Johnson. Jackson State’s 35 points were the lowest Indiana has held an opponent to since Montana State scored 35 on November 9, 2018. They made just 12 shots all evening and scored a wee. The Tigers leave Assembly Hall with their tail between their legs, shooting a paltry 20.7 percent from the floor. Still, the Hoosiers continue to do what they’ve done through five games so far this season: defend with vigor. And at times, so too was Indiana’s on the court. With a holiday approaching, fewer students in the stands and another inferior opponent to play, the energy inside Assembly Hall this evening was low. Thoughts on a 70-35 win against the Tigers:
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