Indiana men’s basketball made a statement today in its first game against a high major opponent. South Carolina hadn’t been lighting the world on fire entering the game, but the Hoosiers were only favored to win by six according to KenPom.
One of the biggest reasons for the score differential today was Indiana’s ability to completely shut down the Gamecocks’ best player, Collin Murray-Boyles. South Carolina’s leading scorer was held to just two points before he fouled out today.
The offense finally got going too, with each of the starting guards reaching double digits for the first time this season.