Quick thoughts on a 78-42 exhibition win against Marian:
How it happened
This one was never in doubt. Marian, where former Hoosier Steve Downing serves as Athletic Director, is an NAIA program. The talent disparity was displayed from the opening tip.
Trayce Jackson-Davis and Tamar Bates sat out for precautionary reasons, but it didn’t matter. Indiana raced to a 10-2 lead early and never looked back. The freshmen were impressive from the onset. Malik Reneau had 12 points and seven rebounds in the first half. Jalen Hood-Schifino added eight points, three rebounds and three assists. Race Thompson made all three of his 3-point attempts.