PHOTO GALLERY: Best Moments From Indiana's Win Over Michigan State
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana handled business at home on Sunday, defeating Michigan State, 82-69. There were many bright spots of the day, including the return of Race Thompson after missing nearly three weeks with an MCL sprain.
It was a big team win for the Hoosiers. Tamar Bates and Trey Galloway both posted 17 points and helped the Hoosiers shoot 60 percent from three-point range. Trayce Jackson-Davis had another explosive game, adding 31 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots.
The Hoosiers are now 13-6 for the season, and 4-4 in the Big Ten. They have won three straight games after dropping their first three league games of the new year. They've turned this around in a hurry, and they've done it by continuing to work hard and remaining confident.
"It says a lot. They are not quitters,'' Indiana coach Mike Woodson said. "I've been a part of teams that just shut it down and say 'I'm done.' But these guys, they are playing for something. The Big Ten championship and title is still out there. Somebody's got to win it. They are still competitive and they have got to stay competitive and stay humble and practice hard and do all the things that's necessary before you get ready for a ballgame to play.''
Their next game is Wednesday night against Minnesota in Minneapolis. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET and is televised on Big Ten Network.
Enjoy the photo gallery!
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) leads the Hoosiers onto the floor before the start of Indiana's game with Michigan State on Sunday.
Coach Mike Woodson
Indiana coach Mike Woodson fist bumps players ahead of Sunday's matchup with Michigan State.
Miller Kopp
Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) shoots the ball while Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp (12) defends in the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) blocks the shot of Michigan State Spartans forward Joey Hauser (10) in the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Jalen Hood-Schifino
Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) dribbles the ball while Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) defends.
Jalen Hood-Schifino
Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) shoots the ball while Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) defends.
Tom Izzo
Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo looks at the action in the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday.
Jordan Geronimo
Michigan State Spartans forward Joey Hauser (10) shoots the ball while Indiana Hoosiers forward Jordan Geronimo goes up for a block.
Jordan Geronimo and Race Thompson
Indiana's Race Thompson (25) checks in to his first game since his injury for Indiana's Jordan Geronimo (22) during the first half of the Indiana's game with Michigan State.
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) saves a ball from going out of bounds during the game against the Michigan State Spartans.
CJ Gunn
Indiana Hoosiers guard CJ Gunn (11) shoots the ball against Michigan State on Sunday.
Tamar Bates
Indiana Hoosiers guard Tamar Bates (53) shoots the ball against the Michigan State Spartans.
Tamar Bates and Trayce Jackson-Davis
Indiana Hoosiers guard Tamar Bates (53) celebrates a made basket with Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) against the Michigan State Spartans.
Tamar Bates
Indiana Hoosiers guard Tamar Bates (53) celebrates a three-point basket in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans.
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) dunks the ball while Michigan State Spartans forward Joey Hauser (10) defends.
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) celebrates his basket in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans.
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Indiana students join Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) in celebration during the second half of the Indiana versus Michigan State.
Tom Izzo
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo argues a call during the second half of the Indiana versus Michigan State.
Miller Kopp
Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp (12) dunks the ball in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans.
Anthony Leal
Indiana's Anthony Leal (3) and the bench celebrate a Miller Kopp (12) dunk during the second half of the Indiana versus Michigan State.
Malik Reneau
Malik Reneau (5) celebrates during the second half of Indiana versus Michigan State.
Trey Galloway and Malik Renee
Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) and forward Malik Reneau (5) celebrate in the second half against Michigan State.
Trey Galloway
Trey Galloway (32) shoots the ball during the second half during of the Indiana versus Michigan State game in Bloomington on Sunday.
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots the ball while Michigan State Spartans center Mady Sissoko (22) attempts to block.
Logan Duncomb and Anthony Leal
Indiana's Anthony Leal (3) and Logan Duncomb (51) point to their biceps after a Trayce Jackson-Davis basket versus Michigan State.
Related stories on Indiana basketball
- INDIANA BEATS MICHIGAN STATE (Game story): Michigan State couldn't figure out a way to guard Indiana on Sunday, and it led to another convincing victory for the Hoosiers, this time 82-69 for their third straight win. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 31 points and 15 rebounds, and Tamar Bates and Trey Galloway each added 17. It's their longest Big Ten winning streak in four years. CLICK HERE
- FAMILY DAY FOR BATES: It was a big day for the Bates family, with sophomore guard Tamar scoring 17 points and his daughter Leilani winning the halftime baby race. CLICK HERE
- WHAT WOODSON SAID: Indiana won its third straight game by double digits on Sunday, beating Michigan State 82-69. Coach Mike Woodson was thrilled with the win, which he called a total team effort. Here is the full video of his postgame press conference, plus the transcript. CLICK HERE
- WATCH MILLER KOPP DUNK: Indiana forward Miller Kopp beat the Michigan State defense to the basket for an easy dunk, leading to roars from the Assembly Hall crowd. Watch the highlight. CLICK HERE
- WATCH TREY GALLOWAY'S 3-POINTER: Indiana junior guard Trey Galloway had the hot hand early on, knocking down a pair of 3-pointers to give the Hoosiers the lead. CLICK HERE
- WATCH JACKSON-DAVIS DUNK ON HAUSER: Indiana star forward Trayce Jackson-Davis caught a pass in transition and dunked all over Michigan State's Joey Hauser. CLICK HERE
- LIVE BLOG: Relive all the play-by-play from the game in Tom Brew's live blog straight from press row. CLICK HERE
- THOMPSON RETURNS AGAINST MICHIGAN STATE: Indiana sixth-year forward Race Thompson has been out since suffering a knee injury on Jan. 5 at Iowa, but he returned to action on Sunday against Michigan State. CLICK HERE