PHOTO GALLERY: Hoosier Fans Invade Las Vegas For Game With Arizona

Indiana basketball fans are firmly embracing the chance to go to Las Vegas this weekend, flooding into Sin City for the Hoosiers' big national television showdown with Arizona on Saturday. We caught up with several fans — and some of the basketball moms — on Friday at the MGM Grand.

Becky Rigel | Dec 10, 2022

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Indiana basketball fans are firmly embracing the chance to go to Las Vegas this weekend, flooding into Sin City for the Hoosiers' big national television showdown with Arizona on Saturday.

We caught with several fans — and some of the basketball moms — on Friday at the MGM Grand.

Indiana is 8-1 this season, and ranked No. 14 in the country. Arizona is 7-1 and ranked No. 10 in a showdown of the two teams favored to win their respective conference titles in the Big Ten and Pac-12.

The Hoosiers really wanted to improve their nonconference schedule this season, and they've done that. Coming to Las Vegas was a great move for Indiana, and thousands of fans have flooded into town to watch and have fun

Here's our photo gallery from what's been going on in the last day or so.

Dean Garrett

HoosiersNow publisher Tom Brew (right) caught up with 1987 national champion Dean Garrett during his trip to Las Vegas.

Las Vegas

The Aria Resort main signage was all aglow with Trayce Jackson-Davis ahead of Indiana's matchup with Arizona on Saturday.

Tamar Bates

Tamar Bates addresses the media outside of the MGM Grand on Friday. The Hoosiers take on the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Tamar Bates

HoosiersNow.com publisher Tom Brew speaks with Indiana guard Tamar Bates.

Tamar Bates

Tamar Bates talks to the media on Friday night.

Hoosier Fans in Vegas

Indiana fans donned their best Hoosier gear ahead of the game on Saturday.

Hoosier Fans in Vegas

Indiana fans gear up for the game against Arizona on Saturday.

Tom Brew

HoosiersNow.com publisher Tom Brew smiles with Amanda Pavelka.

Hoosier Moms

Dawn Geronimo (center) and Sherry Leal (center right) smile for the camera at the MGM Grand on Friday. They are the mothers of Indiana juniors Jordan Geronimo and Anthony Leal.

Hoosier Fans in Vegas

Amanda Pavelka and Becky Rigel, on the other side of the camera.

Lauren Leal

Lauren Leal, the older sister of Indiana guard Anthony Leal, joins HoosiersNow publisher Tom Brew and fan Tim Doerr.

Hoosier Fans in Vegas

Hoosier fans enjoyed Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's game.

Las Vegas

View from The Skybar. The Aria Resort's main sign advertised Indiana's matchup with Arizona this Saturday. Named "The Clash", the highly anticipated game has brought many Hoosier fans to town.

Mike Woodson

A fan snapped a picture of Indiana coach Mike Woodson as he arrives in Las Vegas.

Yasir Rosemond

A fan snapped a picture of Indiana assistant coach Yasir Rosemond as he arrives in style at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Kenya Hunter

Indiana assistant coach Kenya Hunter arrives in Las Vegas for Indiana's game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday.

Mike Woodson

Indiana has firmly embraced the added difficulty of its nonconference schedule this season, and the No. 14-ranked Hoosiers have a huge test on Saturday against No. 10 Arizona in Las Vegas. Oddsmakers favor Arizona. Here's the latest on the point spread, and great history behind the numbers for both teams this season. — IU Athletics

Coach Mike Woodson rallies his team during a shoot-around practice at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Indiana Hoosiers take on the Arizona Wildcats Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Indiana big man Trayce Jackson-Davis looks on during a shoot-around practice in preparation for Indiana's game with Arizona Saturday.

Xavier Johnson

Indiana guard Xavier Johnson works out during a practice at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

MGM Grand Garden Arena

"The Clash", the floor of the MGM Grand Garden Arena is ready for the matchup between Indiana and Arizona on Saturday.

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HOW TO WATCH: Here's the info on how to watch the Indiana-Arizona game Saturday, with the correct game time and TV information, a preview of the game and details on the matchup. CLICK HERE
POINT SPREAD: Indiana has firmly embraced the added difficulty of its nonconference schedule this season, and the No. 14-ranked Hoosiers have a huge test on Saturday against No. 10 Arizona in Las Vegas. Oddsmakers favor Arizona. Here's the latest on the point spread, and great history behind the numbers for both teams this season. CLICK HERE
INDIANA-ARIZONA 10 THINGS TO KNOW: First off, let's get the game time right for Indiana and Arizona on Saturday night. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Here's that fact and many more on the big neutral court showdown in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE
INDIANA'S GOALS RELY ON 3-POINT SHOOTING: Trey Galloway and Tamar Bates lit it up from three-point land on Wednesday night, helping the Hoosiers rack up 11 three-pointers in the win over Nebraska. It's their third double-digit game from deep this season, and it's the key to any long-term success for this team. It won't work otherwise. CLICK HERE
INDIANA BASKETBALL SCHEDULE: The 2022-2023 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball schedule is set. Here is the full schedule, with dates, game times and TV information, plus links to the stories on the games already played. CLICK HERE
JACKSON-DAVIS' TRIPLE-DOUBLE AGAINST NEBRASKA: Indiana basketball had four players finish with double-digit scoring in a 81-65 win over Nebraska on Wednesday night at Assembly Hall. Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers move to 8-1 on the season and 1-1 in Big Ten play. Next up is a matchup with No. 10 Arizona in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE

Published Dec 10, 2022

BECKY RIGEL

Becky Rigel is director of marketing and advertising for HoosiersNow.com and all other Hilltop30 Publishing Group entities. She is a southern Indiana native, and an Indiana graduate.