IU-South Carolina Postgame Show

Indiana defeated South Carolina 87-71 to improve to 3-0 on the season, led by Myles Rice's impressive 23-point performance. The Hoosiers got off to a strong 17-4 start and maintained control throughout, though South Carolina did trim the lead to 8 late before IU pulled away. Despite a relatively quiet offensive night from big men Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo, Indiana's guard play and defensive pressure proved to be the difference makers.Key Storylines:Banner Moment: Early sequence where Kanaan Carlyle found Myles Rice for a catch-and-shoot three, sandwiched between two fast break conversionsGuard Play: Strong ball pressure defensively and excellent transition offense set the tone, with guards dictating pace throughoutPost Play: Ballo (7 pts, 13 reb, 6 blocks) and Reneau struggled with back-to-basket offense but were effective in other areasThree-Point Shooting: Indiana shot 8-17 (47.1%) from three-point rangeFree Throw Shooting: Strong 81.8% (27-33) from the line as a teamPlus: meaningful moments, key stats, game balls, and the hustle award.On the mics: Coach Moats and Coach Tonsoni (live from Assembly Hall).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.