Green Bay defeats IU Indy 75-59
Green Bay Edges IU Indy Behind Strong Home Performance
Resch Center, Green Bay - In a tightly contested conference matchup, the Green Bay Phoenix (H) emerged victorious over visiting Indiana University-Indianapolis (A), 75-59.
The home team's strong performance was evident from the opening tip-off, as they controlled the tempo of the game throughout. At halftime, Green Bay led comfortably, 38-24, setting the stage for a decisive second half. The Phoenix maintained their advantage, increasing their lead to as many as 21 points in the fourth quarter.
Key Player:
* Tyler Koch, a senior guard for Green Bay, was instrumental in his team's success. Koch scored 18 points, including five from beyond the arc, while also contributing three assists and two rebounds. This performance exemplifies Koch's role as a key contributor to the team's offense.
* Despite struggling with efficiency, IU Indy's (A) senior forward, Isaiah Jackson, managed to put up impressive numbers for his team. He scored 12 points in the game, including four from beyond the arc, while also contributing five rebounds and two assists.
Advanced Statistics:
The advanced statistics paint a clear picture of Green Bay's dominance over Indiana University-Indianapolis. The Phoenix boasted an eFG% of 51.9%, while their opponents struggled with a rate of 37.7%. This disparity highlights the significant difference in shooting efficiency between the two teams, contributing to Green Bay's decisive victory.
Game Flow:
* Halftime: Green Bay led 38-24
* Final margin: 16 points
* Largest leads: Green Bay 21, IU Indy 4
Conclusion:
Green Bay's strong home performance ultimately resulted in a convincing win over visiting Indiana University-Indianapolis. The Phoenix's ability to control the tempo of the game and maintain their advantage throughout, despite some struggles with efficiency, was key to their success. As the season progresses, Green Bay looks poised for continued success as they continue to navigate the challenging conference schedule.