Indiana Dominates with 82-59 Victory Over Rutgers – Inside the Hall

Indiana University showcased a dominant performance with an 82-59 victory over Rutgers at Jersey Mike’s Arena. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Hoosiers, who ended a four-game losing streak and claimed their first victory in Piscataway since 2018.

Game Highlights

The first half of the game was nearly flawless for Indiana. Despite the absence of Tayton Conerway due to an ankle injury, Nick Dorn stepped into the starting lineup and made an immediate impact. He scored 14 points in just 16 minutes, shooting 50% from three-point range and going perfect at the free-throw line.

Tucker DeVries also shined, contributing 16 points and securing seven rebounds in the first half. He efficiently shot 6-for-11, including 4-for-8 from behind the arc. Lamar Wilkerson added to the scoring frenzy with 13 points and four rebounds in only 12 minutes of play.

First Half Statistics

• Indiana led 47-32 at halftime.
• The team shot 40% from three-point range, going 8-for-20.
• They scored at a rate of 1.55 points per possession.
• Rutgers’ Tariq Francis scored 21 points, keeping Rutgers competitive.

After halftime, Indiana extended their lead to 20 points after DeVries’ layup, but Rutgers initiated a 7-0 scoring run to reduce the deficit. However, this momentum faded as Indiana steadily maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half.

Standout Performers

Several players distinguished themselves in the game:

• Lamar Wilkerson: 27 points (5-for-11 from three-point range)
• Nick Dorn: 23 points (6-for-10 from three-point range)
• Tucker DeVries: 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists (double-double)
• Sam Alexis: 4 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 blocks

Game Statistics

• Indiana shot 15-for-35 from three-point range.
• The team scored 1.39 points per possession.
• Rutgers rebounded only 24% of its missed shots.
• Indiana committed just five turnovers during the game.
• The Hoosiers effectively defended, limiting Rutgers to a free-throw rate of 24%.

Looking Ahead

Indiana will return to Bloomington for an anticipated matchup against rival Purdue. The game is scheduled for Tuesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, with a tip-off at 9 p.m. ET, broadcasted live on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.