Indiana Beats Sam Houston 97-71 in Basketball

The Indiana men's basketball team delivered a commanding performance, defeating Sam Houston State 97-71 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Myles Rice led the Hoosiers with 19 points, while Luke Goode and Malik Reneau contributed 18 points each, showcasing strong bench production with a total of 36 points from reserves. Indiana shot an impressive 61.8% from the field and 46.7% from three-point range, capitalizing on their free throw opportunities by making 22 of 29 attempts. The Hoosiers dominated the first half, leading 42-25 at halftime thanks to a decisive 27-3 run. Despite a brief rally from Sam Houston early in the second half, Indiana maintained control and extended their lead to 28 points late in the game. This victory comes as a much-needed rebound for Indiana after a disappointing performance at the Battle 4 Atlantis.