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Notebook: Defensive effort sparks win

It was almost like seeing a whole new team Saturday at Assembly Hall. For at least one night, the defensive lapses that have plagued the IU basketball team were not there for IU’s 92-59 win against Morehead State.

It was refreshing, as the Hoosiers passed the eye test and improved in the box score.

IU out-rebounded MSU 35-31. The Hoosiers turned the ball over 13 times and forced 23 by the Eagles. IU even forced two shot-clock violations in the first half.

It was sound basketball.

The Eagles shot 31-percent from the floor and made just four triples.