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Hoosiers to Host Hawkeyes at Assembly Hall in Bloomington Showdown

As the Indiana Hoosiers prepare to welcome the Iowa Hawkeyes to Assembly Hall, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter on the hardwood. The storied venue in Bloomington has been a fortress for the Hoosiers, and they will look to continue their strong performance on their home court.


Feb 28, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) shoots the ball while Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp (12) defends in the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Hoosiers have shown an upward trend in their recent games, demonstrating a potent offense and solid defense. In their last game against North Alabama Lions, they secured an impressive 83-66 victory. Their scoring was well-distributed with significant contributions from both inside and outside the paint, highlighted by shooting 53 percent from the field and an exceptional 50 percent from beyond the arc. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 2.5, indicating efficient ball movement and smart playmaking.


Prior to that victory, Indiana faced Morehead State Eagles in a tighter contest but emerged victorious with a score of 69-68. Despite shooting only 39 percent from the field and struggling with free throws at just over half made (57 percent), they managed to pull through thanks to their rebounding prowess (47 total rebounds) and clutch performance down the stretch.


Feb 28, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp (12) shoots the ball while Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery (22) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as evidenced by their narrow loss against Kansas Jayhawks where they fell short by four points (71-75). While they matched up well inside scoring equal points in paint (36 each), turnovers proved costly for Indiana as they gave up possession 14 times compared to Kansas's 11.


With these performances in mind, fans can expect Indiana Hoosiers' focus on maintaining offensive efficiency while tightening up ball security against Iowa Hawkeyes' challenge. The team will need every advantage that Assembly Hall's energetic atmosphere provides as they face off against this formidable opponent.


Feb 28, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) shoots the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for January 31st at Assembly Hall located at Bloomington; tip-off is set for local time. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage of this exciting matchup on BTN network channel number 610.

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