Indiana coach Teri Moren prides herself on her team’s ability to defend, and in Monday’s NCAA Tournament opener against No. 13 VCU, the Hoosiers gave their coach what she covets.
A dominant defensive showing.
No. 4 IU held the Rams without a field goal over the final 11:48 of regulation, while enjoying a resurgent second half on the offensive end in a decisive 63-32 first-round victory at the UTSA Convocation Center.
With the win, Indiana will face No. 12 Belmont on Wednesday.
Even with clear matchup advantages, the Hoosiers found themselves in a fight for a chunk of Monday’s contest.