NASSAU, Bahamas – Indiana entered Friday morning in dire need of a win to leave the Battle 4 Atlantis with at least something to show for it. An efficient and balanced scoring effort was enough to get the job done.
The Hoosiers were 1-point shy of their season-high in an 89-73 win over Providence. After insufficient perimeter play hindered IU in its first two games of the tournament, the Hoosiers found several ways to score to secure the victory.
“Everything is easier when you’re making shots,” Mike Woodson said postgame. “The ball moved. Our pick-and-roll play was pretty good, as well as our post-up play.