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Indiana Men's Basketball Falls to Syracuse in Double-Overtime

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Indiana men's basketball suffered its first loss of the season, a 112-110 double-overtime shootout against Syracuse University, Tuesday at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. The Hoosiers fought back from a 16-point deficit at halftime, led by junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis's 31 points and 16 rebounds, including six on the offensive glass. Despite a strong comeback, Indiana struggled with turnovers, committing 25, which Syracuse capitalized on for 33 points. Head coach Mike Woodson praised the team's fight but emphasized the need for improved bench production in Big Ten play.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trayce Jackson-Davis led the Hoosiers with 31 points and 16 rebounds, including six on the offensive glass, becoming the first Hoosier since Eric Gordon to score 30 points in back-to-back games.
  • Senior forward Miller Kopp scored a career-high 28 points, and senior guard Parker Stewart finished with 20 points, including 6-12 shooting from 3-point range.
  • Indiana's bench scored 10 points, while Syracuse's bench scored just 6 points, showing the team's reliance on its starters.
  • The Hoosiers relied on an offense rebound and two made free throws by Jackson-Davis to force overtime.
  • Woodson emphasized the need for improved bench production in Big Ten play and praised the team's fight in coming back from a large deficit.
  • Indiana's loss marks its first under head coach Mike Woodson, moving the team to 6-1 on the season.
  • The team will return to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall to open Big Ten play against Nebraska on Saturday.

Statistics:

  • Indiana committed 25 turnovers, which Syracuse capitalized on for 33 points.
  • Jackson-Davis pulled down six rebounds on the offensive glass.
  • The game saw no fewer than 6 players score 20+ points, with Syracuse having all five starters average double-digit points.
  • The last time 6 players scored 20+ points in a game between 2 major conference teams was on March 12, 2009.
  • The Hoosiers forced overtime with 10 points left in the game.

Sources:

  • [Tristan Jackson] Indiana men's basketball suffered its first loss of the season, a 112-110 double-overtime shootout against Syracuse University, Tuesday at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. After trailing by 16 points at the end of the first half, Indiana fought back and forced overtime thanks to an offensive rebound and two made free throws by junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis. Late-game heroics from undefeated Indiana to force OT against Syracuse ? pic.twitter.com/kKTZPlT7Pz -- ESPN (@espn) December 1, 2021
  • [ESPN Stats & Info] Syracuse and Indiana combined for 6 different 20-point scorers. The last time 6 players scored 20+ points in a game between 2 major conference teams was on March 12, 2009 (6-OT game between Syracuse and UConn in the Big East Tournament). pic.twitter.com/EVpM8VV8K7 -- ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 1, 2021

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