Indiana defeated Northern Kentucky 79-61 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday evening.
Here are five takeaways from the win over the Norse:
Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson lead the way
Much of Indiana’s national preseason recognition revolved around Trayce Jackson-Davis. And justifiably so, as last season’s third-team All-American returned for his junior campaign. But it has been increasingly impressive at the rate his frontcourt teammate Race Thompson has also emerged as an indispensable part of the team.
“Race is someone that just brings it every day,” Jackson-Davis said. “He’s the glue guy. He’s the glue of our team. He holds our team together.”
On Wednesday, the duo led the way for Indiana. Jackson-Davis had 21 points and six rebounds. Thompson had 14 points and four rebounds.
And it’s not only that Jackson-Davis and Thompson have been successful, but also the way in which they work together. On Wednesday, their chemistry was evident….