Indiana’s efficient performance leads to a win against Sam Houston State

After a Bahamas trip riddled with poor play, Indiana needed a rejuvenating performance upon its return to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

The focus was on the little things to overcome the difficulties of Thanksgiving week in Battle 4 Atlantis. The Hoosiers suffered two eye-opening losses to Louisville and Gonzaga in that event.

After beating Providence before departing Paradise Island, Indiana was sharp Tuesday night and easily defeated Sam Houston State 97-71.

Indiana shot better than 62 percent in the win and nearly 47 percent on 3s.

A spark from Luke Goode in the first half gave the rest of the team offensive juice that carried over into both halves for both the starters and the bench. The…