Indiana Basketball to end the preseason with an exhibition game against Marian.
Indiana basketball faces Marian University (Indianapolis) on November 1st at 7 p.m. EST. This will be Indiana’s last preseason game coming off of a 4-point win over Tennessee last Sunday. At the Hoosier’s last meeting with Marian, they won with a final score of 94-61.
General Information
Teams: Indiana and Marian
Tip time: 7 p.m. EST
Watch: BIG+
Listen: The Varsity Network
What to know about Marian
The Knights are coming off of a winning season with a record of 23-8. They finished fourth in the Crossroads Conference with a conference record 12-6. Even after this successful season, it came to an upsetting end after a first round loss in the NAIA tournament to Florida College with a final score of 84-71.
The Knight’s leading scorer, senior guard Gus Etchison who averaged 22.8 points a game, will be returning for the Knight’s this season after breaking Marian’s single half scoring record and single game 3-point record. Senior center Jackson Ames will also be returning for Marian after averaging 6.3 rebounds last season.
Head Coach Pat Knight welcomes new Associate Head Coach Todd Howard to their staff this season. Howard’s son, Adam Howard, serves as the Assistant Director of Recruiting and Operations for the Indiana men’s basketball team.
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The Hoosier’s victory over the Tennessee Volunteers this past weekend provided an optimistic look to the future of this season as the team managed to hold it together throughout a close and intense game. As the Hoosiers take the floor in Assembly Hall for the first time this season, they should be able to carry over the excitement of this win into their next game.
Washington State transfer guard Myles Rice was undoubtedly a key to the Hoosier’s success on Sunday. Rice scored ten points against the Volunteers and allowed for Indiana to play at the fast pace they are looking for. Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau also proved to be key players on the inside. Ballo had 6 points and 11 rebounds and Reneau had 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Surely the Hoosiers are looking to have an outstanding performance for their first game in Bloomington in this season, so don’t be surprised to see these names, and others, have a great game.
Looking ahead
Indiana will begin their regular season against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at Assembly Hall at 8 p.m. EST on Nov. 6.