Mike Woodson recorded his first win as Indiana’s coach on Tuesday as the Hoosiers squeaked past Eastern Michigan, 68-62. Indiana led by as many as 21 in the second half, but couldn’t contain Eastern Michigan’s Noah Farrakhan late.
Ultimately, Indiana was able to lean on its defense to get a few key stops down the stretch and escaped with a six-point victory. Here are five takeaways from the win over the Eagles:
Trayce Jackson-Davis dominates in season debut
Jackson-Davis was the recipient of numerous preseason accolades. On Tuesday, he showed why he’s one of the nation’s best frontcourt players.