Postgame Notes vs. Delaware State

Indiana vs. Delaware State
Indiana Game Notes
Dec. 19, 2016

• Indiana has now won 25 consecutive games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, tying the fifth longest streak in program history and is the fifth longest active streak in the nation.

• The Hoosiers were lights out, knocking down 42-of-63 shots (66.7 percent), the highest shooting percentage of the season and the highest since connecting on 67.2 percent against Alcorn State last season.

• The 42 made field goals was the most since IU knocked down 45 shots against Buffalo on December 10, 1999.

• Tonight was the 16^th time in the Crean era that the Hoosiers have shot at least 60 percent from the floor.

• IU moved the ball exceptionally well, leading to 28 assists as a team, a team record under Tom Crean. The last time IU registered at least 28 assists was November 26^th, 2005 against Western Illinois (29).

• IU exploded for a season-high 54 first half points. The 32 points scored in the first 10 minutes of the half were the most in a game under coach Crean.

• OG Anunoby led IU with 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including 15 in the first frame. OG also recorded nine rebounds and a career-high four blocks in 19 minutes off the bench.

• IU's 47-point margin of victory was the largest of the season and the highest since defeating Ball State by 48 in 2012.

• Thomas Bryant was nearly perfect from the floor, hitting 5-of-6 shot attempts. Bryant ended with 14 points, six boards, a career best four assists and two steals.

• IU out-rebounded Delaware State 44-28. The Hoosiers have held the rebounding edge in every game this season outside of the UNC game (tied at 37 per team). Indiana owns the best rebounding margin in the country, outworking opponents by 15.0 boards a game.

• Defensively, the Hoosiers held the Hornets to 21-for-63 (33.3 percent) shooting, the seventh game this season that IU had held its opponent under 40 percent.

• Indiana's stellar three-point defense continued, allowing the Hornets to connect on just 6-of-22 attempts (27.3 percent).

• James Blackmon Jr. connected for 18 points on the evening. Blackmon continues his pursuit of 1,000 career points, as he now sits at 903 points. James also dished out three assists.

• Robert Johnson stuffed the stat sheet, tallying 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Johnson also matched his career best effort with two blocks.

• Tonight marked the seventh game of the season that at least four Hoosiers scored in double figures.

• De'Ron Davis did not miss a shot from the floor, connecting on all four attempts. Davis ended the night with nine points, two assists and a steal.

• The Hoosier bench outscored the Hornets 45-27, the eighth time the IU bench has outscored its opponent.

• IU has now scored 103 points in three games this season, marking a team high. IU has scored 100+ points in four contests this season.

• Juwan Morgan tallied five points, four rebounds, two assists and a pair of steals in his starting role.

• Curtis Jones also netted five points to go along with three assists and two rebounds.

• Josh Newkirk contributed five points and a couple of dimes in 15 minutes of action.

• Devonte Green pulled down three rebounds for the second time this season.

• Zach McRoberts grabbed one rebound and dished out one assists in 10 minutes.

• Freddie McSwain Jr. scored four points while hauling down three rebounds.

• Grant Gelon scored four points, which included hitting a couple of free throws.

• Tim Priller and Quentin Taylor both scored a couple of points in two minutes of action.

Players Mentioned

OG Anunoby

James Blackmon Jr.

Thomas Bryant

De'Ron Davis

Grant Gelon

Devonte Green

Robert Johnson

Curtis Jones

Zach McRoberts

Freddie McSwain Jr.

Juwan Morgan

Josh Newkirk

Tim Priller

Quentin Taylor

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