In its only public tuneup prior to Tuesday’s season opener, Indiana crushed Southern Indiana, 96-62, on Thursday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Here’s a look at five takeaways from the exhibition win over the Screaming Eagles:
• Freshmen make a major impact: Three IU freshmen – Rob Phinisee, Romeo Langford and Damezi Anderson – made a significant impact in Thursday’s victory.
Phinisee, starting in place of the injured Devonte Green, scored 13 points, dished out four assists and didn’t commit a turnover in 28 minutes.
The most heralded freshman, Langford, also had 13 points despite struggling with his shooting.