Indiana faced Morehead State in a closely contested basketball game. Xavier Johnson was absent due to injury. Morehead State initially led, utilizing a three-point strategy, but Indiana managed to close the gap in the second half. Anthony Walker's exceptional performance, with 18 points and nine rebounds, was crucial in Indiana's comeback. Despite struggling with free throws and three-pointers, Indiana ultimately secured a narrow victory, 69-68, with Malik Reneau making a crucial block in the final moments.
Nine months ago today, Anthony Walker played a role in Miami taking IU out of the NCAA tournament. Today, Walker was IU’s hero in a game that could’ve ended the Hoosiers’ 2024 tournament chances. #iubb https://t.co/n3uB5M0leh
Anthony Walker saves day: 'By far his best game since he's been wearing an Indiana uniform' https://t.co/FHMMAeiDMf via @z10nbr0wn
Update from lovely downtown Providence: Friars with a 64-51 lead with 3:32 left.
A game after pushing No. 2 Kansas to brink, Indiana survived a listless first half and a 15-point deficit with nine minutes to play to avoid an ugly home loss. #iubb https://t.co/z7fqNjm5Bu
Mike Woodson said Anthony Walker was the MVP for Indiana tonight, and that is impossible to argue. The Miami transfer came off the bench to give the Hoosiers 18 points and nine rebounds. #iubb More on Walker: https://t.co/fPDoaB4QWq
Check out these highlights from @IndStBasketball's 90-69 victory over Tennessee State tonight at the Hulman Center, presented by McDonald's! #MarchOn https://t.co/ijRUy4CWXP
Indiana State men's basketball pulls away from Tennessee State in the second half and wins by 21 points with a final score of 90-69. Check out @TribStarHunter's story soon at https://t.co/LlEwQEBLsT. Here are four from the Sycamores' win: https://t.co/PyttZmNsNa
The Minute After: Morehead State https://t.co/5NLnNHJfEK #iubb
Well... a win's a win, and Indiana absolutely had to win against Morehead State. The Hoosiers faced a 15-point deficit in the second half but clawed back for a one-point victory. @JeffRabjohns, @INBBallSource and I break it all down. WATCH: https://t.co/CpVWPpdkVt #iubb
Indiana's Anthony Walker: “We have to create our energy … This won’t be a problem for the rest of the year. Trust me.” #iubb From @kbikoff https://t.co/aM4HywpiM0
Final: Indiana State 90 Tennessee State 69 Sycamores use a big second half to win their 10th straight game and improve to 11-1 on the season. @WTWOsports 🏀
Indiana down three spots to No. 83 in KenPom after tonight's win against Morehead State. #iubb
Morehead State had a 96.4 percent win probability after going up 15 with 8:58 to play. #iubb https://t.co/QySUXc2uI8
FG: 7-11 PTS: 18 REB: 9 AST: 2 TO: 0 Anthony Walker had his best game as a Hoosier in tonight's comeback win. 😤 @Antgotclout x @IndianaMBB https://t.co/aKHTs1PTRc
Mike Woodson: "He (Anthony Walker) deserves the MVP tonight. By far his best game since he's been wearing an Indiana uniform." #iubb
Woodson on Anthony Walker: "Phenomenal. He deserves the MVP tonight. Played 22 minutes, had 18 points, nine rebounds. ... He gets the game ball." #iubb
The Hoosiers comeback from down 11 at half & survive at home 69-68 vs @MSUEaglesMBB . @IndianaMBB avoids an embarrassing loss .
At the Buzzer: Indiana 69, Morehead State 68 https://t.co/SVUEFSrV5r #iubb
#Hoosiers were down double digits to Morehead State but escaped with the one-point win tonight https://t.co/ld5mxKgh0c
Indiana SURVIVES vs. Morehead State! https://t.co/DNUPQvw7Yp
Hoosiers hold on❗ @IndianaMBB erases a 15-point deficit and denies Morehead State at the buzzer. https://t.co/KeHt0Qcm6c
Indiana escapes and wins by 1 against Morehead State at home. Hoosiers 3–16 from 3. Roster. Construction.
IU holds on, 69-68. Reneau, who missed the two FTs, with a block on the final possession. Hoosiers close game with a 20-4 run.
FINAL: IU defeats Morehead State 69-68. Lathon isolated on Reneau and took his first FGA in 9 1/2 minutes, and Reneau blocked it. Hoosiers are 8-2, 2-0 in Big Ten play. North Alabama here Thursday night. #iubb
Final: Indiana 69, Morehead State 68. #iubb Join the postgame conversation: https://t.co/x6sfiei7mz
Indiana is 16-for-28 from the free throw line. And 3-for-16 on 3s. #iubb
Indiana 69, Morehead State 68, 24.7 seconds to go. Eagles have the ball. Get thee to Big Ten Network.
Malik Reneau misses both free throws and Morehead State trails by just one with 24.7 seconds to play. #iubb
Hoosiers miss two FTs. Morehead State ball, down a point, with 24 seconds left.
Twelve (12) missed free throws for Indiana tonight. One-point game after Reneau misses both. #iubb
Mgbako misses a 3 but Reneau gets the rebound and is fouled. He'll shoot two. #iubb
IU in the double bonus. Morehead State will be in the bonus with Indiana's next foul. #iubb
Timeout Indiana. Hoosiers lead 69-68, 41.3 seconds, with the ball, 22 of them on the shot clock. #iubb
And it's a 16-0 run for the lead. Indiana finally snapped out of it. https://t.co/Y9m1hSQmQC
Down to 3:23 left and IU has closed to within 64-62. Game on. https://t.co/aqVXXNSpwn
Indiana was down 15 at home against Morehead State. But now a 13-0 run. Hoosiers trail 64-62, 4:11 to go on Big Ten Network ...
Anthony Walker and-1 cuts the lead to one possession. Free throw makes it a 16-3 IU run and the deficit is just two. #iubb
Indiana's run is 13-0 and the Hoosiers are within two at 64-62 with 4:11 to play. #iubb
Down to 7:10 left and Morehead State holds a 64-53 lead. https://t.co/DwF5gOddd9
Wowza, Jordan Lathon. Four-point play by Morehead State's star, who has 30 points with 9:29 to go at Indiana to put the Eagles up 15 (!!!).
That might do it. Jordan Lathon hits a step back 3-pointer and is fouled by Malik Reneau. Morehead State leads Indiana 61-46. #iubb
Four fouls on Reneau. This one came on a Lathon 3. He's got 30 points after he makes the free throw. IU is down 15 and fading fast. #iubb
Notre Dame lost by 20 to The Citadel. Indiana is down 13 to Morehead State. Might be up to Butler and Indiana State to save Hoosier state pride tonight.
Morehead State has its largest lead and there’s just over 10 minutes to play. #iubb
We have 11:58 left in the game in Bloomington and Indiana has 42 points. Not bad? Well, Morehead State has 53. 😮
Morehead State 50, Indiana 39
Back to back 3s and Morehead State's lead is back to 11. Suspect Indiana is in very serious trouble tonight. #iubb
Eight quick second half points for Kel'el Ware and Indiana now trails Morehead State just 37-33. Much better energy to start the second half for #iubb.
IU opens the second half on an 8-1 run. Force-feeding Kel'el Ware, who has six of those. 37-33 Eagles, who call a timeout. #iubb
Three fouls on Malik Reneau just 1 1/2 minutes into the second half. He is pleading for the chance to stay on the floor, but Anthony Walker checks in. #iubb
Morehead State opened a 10.5-point underdog at tipoff. Now the betting favorite in this game. #iubb
More than half of Morehead State's FGAs (18-17) right now are 3s. Saving grace for Indiana is very few are going in. Eagles up seven. #iubb
Eagles' lead is 11. Hard to find anything redeeming about Indiana's performance thus far. #iubb
Two fouls on Malik Reneau late in the half. #iubb
Indiana now 3-for-9 from the free throw line. #iubb
This is so far an exaggerated case of a smaller team running chuck-and-chase offense knowing IU doesn't clear long rebounds well or hit 3s. Morehead State is not a particularly lethal team behind the arc, but they're firing 3s knowing they count more against this team. #iubb
Indiana 7-for-18 from the field and 3-for-7 from the free throw line. #iubb
Indiana's defensive rebounding has been poor thus far. Morehead State with seven offensive rebounds. #iubb
Already six points off the bench for Anthony Walker. He continues to be a really useful, steadying presence from the bench for Indiana. #iubb
Nice bench minutes so far from Kaleb Banks and Anthony Walker. Indiana leading Morehead State 12-10. #iubb
No boot for Xavier Johnson today but he will be OUT against Morehead State. #iubb https://t.co/gaNTIuoyOl
Xavier Johnson is out of a boot, but is still out for tonight’s game versus Morehead State. #iubb https://t.co/2ixo8TLBwI
Indiana will be without Xavier Johnson against Morehead State tonight, source told @TheMessenger.
#iubb opponent scouting report: Morehead State Eagles. Comparing Indiana opponents, Morehead State is on the same tier as Louisville and Harvard. So, tonight's game will not be a cakewalk for the Hoosiers. More on Morehead State: https://t.co/LMCsEyKYPr
What to Expect: Indiana vs. Morehead State https://t.co/XsVgw3BK9g #iubb