Thoughts on a 67-51 win against the Buckeyes:
Just when Indiana’s offense was looking rote and predictable, a scene all too familiar, Ohio State came to Bloomington and everything changed.
Yes, Indiana still went to Trayce Jackson-Davis time and again. And yes, he continues to dominate. He had a game-high 27 points to go along with 12 rebounds and five blocks. (The first power conference player with such a stat line this season.) He dunked with authority and worked over former Hoosier Joey Brunk with force. But it wasn’t just those grind-it-out-back-to-basket-low-post looks for TJD tonight. Indiana found him in different spots. He faced up. He scored in transition.
And Indiana’s offense also had more pace, more movement, more energy and variety. Trey Galloway’s return was absolutely essential to the cause. The sophomore helped Indiana get out in transition. His constant high energy and motor brought something different to the floor when Indiana needed it….