Quick thoughts on a 79-58 win over Providence:
How it happened: Indiana easily passed its first test from a major conference opponent on Monday afternoon at Harrah’s Cherokee Center as proved to be the hungrier and tougher team from the opening tip. The Hoosiers set the tone early and led by double figures nearly throughout the afternoon. It was a balanced offensive performance as four Hoosiers scored in double figures as Indiana finished with 1.19 points per possession. The Hoosiers also scored 17 second chance points and 17 points off to turnovers. The win puts the Hoosiers into a Tuesday matchup against No.