IU Indy defeats Miami (Oh) - M 126-73
IU Indy Dominates Miami (Oh) - M in 53-Point Blowout
In front of their raucous home crowd at The Jungle, the Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indy) men's basketball team delivered a resounding statement win over visiting Miami (Oh) - M, surrendering 53 points in the process. The final score read 126-73.
The game got off to a stark contrast between the two teams, as IU Indy stormed out to a commanding 59-27 halftime lead. From that point forward, it was an exercise in efficiency and execution for the home team, who continued to build their margin with ease. The largest difference in leads came when IU Indy took control by as many as 55 points, while Miami (Oh) - M struggled to find any semblance of offense.
For IU Indy, Jaxon Edwards led the charge on both ends of the floor. In terms of scoring, he provided 19 points with a 0-3 three-point attempt but still managed an impressive 75.0% field goal percentage. Alongside his efforts in the paint and at the free throw line, Reece Hagy contributed 10 rebounds and 11 points. Meanwhile, JP Dragas supplied key playmaking services by providing 6 assists alongside 11 points.
The numbers for Miami (Oh) - M told a different story altogether. Jakari Parker led the charge with 22 points on an impressive 3-3 three-point shooting performance at 70.0% from the field. Alex Mullins provided 9 rebounds to complement his 5 points, while Kadar Gardner supplied key playmaking services by providing 7 assists alongside 7 points.
On a team level, IU Indy displayed remarkable efficiency across multiple facets of their game. Field goals came together at an impressive 54.0%, with two-pointers accounting for nearly three-quarters of the shots attempted. The team also managed to secure critical rebounds and points off turnovers, demonstrating a strong overall strategy that helped them achieve such a commanding victory.
Miami (Oh) - M, however, struggled to find any real cohesion on offense. With field goals coming together at just 40%, they were unable to create many scoring opportunities for themselves. Despite efforts in the fast break and at the free throw line, their inability to find significant offensive production led to a frustrating outcome.
This was more than just another non-conference matchup; it represented an opportunity for IU Indy to make a statement about their readiness for the rest of the season. With a decisive win like this under their belt, they can look forward to continued growth and improvement in their upcoming games.