IU BasketballMonday, November 9
Indiana men's basketball faces its first high-major opponent tonight against Syracuse
The Today in Bloomington team
If you're watching tonight, Indiana (2-0) plays Syracuse (2-0) at 6:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It's on FS1, and the radio call is on 105.1 FM in Bloomington.
Syracuse is ranked No. 80 in KenPom, far above Indiana's first two opponents
Source: Indiana Daily Student
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois | 342 |
| Bellarmine | 317 |
| Syracuse | 80 |
The Orange are the first high-major opponent on IU's schedule. The Hoosiers beat Eastern Illinois 91-57 and Bellarmine 92-69, but coach Darian DeVries said they let the Panthers "parade right to the rim." Guard Markus Burton scored 19 against Eastern Illinois, then two on 0-for-7 shooting against Bellarmine.
- Syracuse: picked 11th of 18 teams in the ACC preseason poll
- Syracuse coach: Gerry McNamara, in his first season
- Next game: Thur., Nov. 12, vs. Tennessee Tech, 6:30 p.m.
Indiana's next four games run through Indianapolis and New York
- Nov. 9Indiana plays Syracuse in Indianapolis at 6:30 p.m. on FS1.
- Nov. 12Indiana plays Tennessee Tech at 6:30 p.m. on BTN.
- Nov. 17Indiana plays Arkansas in New York at 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 20Indiana plays Kentucky in Indianapolis at 8 p.m. on CBS.
Source: IndyStar
Sources: IndyStar, Indiana Daily Student