Indiana Hoosiers Triumph Over Oregon Ducks
In a compelling matchup on Monday night, the Indiana Hoosiers triumphed over the Oregon Ducks with a score of 92-74, marking Oregon’s tenth consecutive defeat this season. Senior guard Lamar Wilkerson was the standout player for Indiana, securing an impressive 41 points. Despite a shaky start—missing his initial five attempts—Wilkerson quickly found his rhythm, hitting 13 of his next 15 shots and finishing with an impressive shooting percentage, which included 6 three-pointers from 12 attempts and 9 successful free throws from 11 shots.
Team Performance and Standings
The Hoosiers, improving their record to 17 wins against 8 losses and maintaining an 8-6 standing in the Big Ten Conference, have now secured victories in two straight games and five out of their last six. Wilkerson demonstrated his scoring prowess earlier in the season, setting a record at Assembly Hall with 44 points against Penn State in December, making him one of only five players in Indiana history to achieve multiple 40-point games in a single season.
Supporting Wilkerson, Sam Alexis added 16 points, while Tucker DeVries contributed 15 points along with seven assists. Nick Dorn also had a solid performance, scoring 11 points. Meanwhile, the Ducks, struggling with a record of 8-16 and 1-11 in conference play, found their leading scorers in Nate Bittle and Wei Lin, both attaining 15 points each. Bittle also tallied eight rebounds and five assists in the effort.
Game Highlights
The first half demonstrated a tight contest, with Indiana heading into halftime with a slim 36-30 lead after nine lead changes and two ties. The Ducks’ bench notably outperformed Indiana’s with a 13-0 scoring stretch, thanks in part to Lin’s nine points. However, the Hoosiers surged at the beginning of the second half, launching a critical 16-6 run which included contributions from Wilkerson, DeVries, and Alexis, thereby extending their lead to 52-36 early on. Indiana continued to maintain a comfortable margin, ultimately sealing the victory while shooting an impressive 81.8% in the second half, hitting 18 out of 22 attempts.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Oregon is set to host Penn State this Saturday, while Indiana will face off against No. 8 Illinois on Sunday. Stay tuned for ongoing updates and alerts on the AP Top 25 throughout the basketball season.
