Indiana's starting point guard, Xavier Johnson, was expected to play against No. 5 UConn in the Empire Classic. Despite Johnson's participation, Indiana was defeated 77-57 by UConn. The Hoosiers, now 3-1, will face the loser of Texas-Louisville in the third-place game of the Empire Classic. UConn's victory was led by Newton's 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Indiana will play Louisville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday on ESPNU in the third-place game of the Empire Classic in Madison Square Garden. #iubb
At the Buzzer: UConn 77, Indiana 57 https://t.co/qZ1ZLdkzdu #iubb
Final in the Empire Classic: No. 5 UConn 77, Indiana 57. #iubb Join the postgame conversation: https://t.co/x6sfiei7mz https://t.co/rg7weMHThZ
Final: UConn 77, Indiana 57. Hoosiers fall to 3-1 and will play the loser of Louisville/Texas tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU. #iubb
FINAL: IU defeated 77-57 here in New York, by UConn. Hoosiers are 3-1. They'll face the loser of Texas-Louisville tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. ET. #iubb
Down the stretch they come at MSG, with #UConn up 20 and playing for an @EmpireClassicBB title tomorrow night barring a meltdown. Behind 21/11/6 from Newton, the Huskies have cruised in the second half as the crimson exodus begins from Indiana fans. UConn up 70-50 at the U4.
Xavier Johnson leads Indiana onto the floor for final warmups. Probably fair to assume he’s playing. #iubb
Indiana getting ready at Madison Square Garden. #iubb https://t.co/mPHAsSO7VA
Indiana point guard Xavier Johnson warming up. #iubb https://t.co/mHipOQNnSM
Indiana starting point guard Xavier Johnson expected to play today vs. No. 5 UConn in the Empire Classic. #iubb Story: https://t.co/pf8sFKdsiM