PHOTO GALLERY: The Best Photos From Indiana's Win Over Kent State

Indiana beat Kent State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night, and they did it in style. They had a great game, and the photographers did, too. Here are the best images from the game.

Becky Rigel | Mar 18, 2023

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ALBANY, NY — Indiana got its first NCAA Tournament first-round victory in seven years on Friday night when the Hoosiers knocked off Kent State 71-60 at the MVP Arena in Albany.

Trayce Jackson-Davis had 24 points and Race Thompson added 20 as the Indiana big men controlled the game from start to finish.

"We knew going in that we were a little bit bigger than Kent State. So I thought the game plan offensively was to go inside. I mean, that's where we've been pretty good all season,'' Indiana coach Mike Woodson said. "Race got off to such a great start. We were able to milk him some. And Trayce had his usual game. I just thought it was a total team effort tonight against this team because this team could really score the basketball, and the defense set the tone, I thought.''

Here is our collection of photos from the game. Enjoy.

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GAME STORY: Race Thompson doesn't have much of a postseason resume for Indiana, but he rewrote it on Friday night, scoring 20 points to lead Indiana to a 71-60 victory over Kent State in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament. CLICK HERE
SUNDAY START TIME: Indiana doesn't mind playing late at night, and that's a good thing because they'll be back at it on Sunday night, taking on Miami after hours in their second-round NCAA Tournament matchup. CLICK HERE
WATCH JACKSON-DAVIS' BLOCK: Indiana gained some momentum heading into halftime against Kent State with a huge block from Trayce Jackson-Davis off the backboard. CLICK HERE
WATCH HOOD-SCHIFINO'S DUNK: Indiana freshman point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino was too quick for the Kent State defense on this play, darting his way through the lane for an easy dunk. CLICK HERE
WATCH JACKSON-DAVIS' VICIOUS DUNK: After a slick bounce pass from Jalen Hood-Schifino, Trayce Jackson-Davis slammed home a huge dunk against Kent State in the NCAA Tournament. CLICK HERE

Jalen Hood-Schifino

Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) attempts a shot against Kent State Golden Flashes guard Malique Jacobs (2) in the first half at MVP Arena.

Trey Galloway and Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) reacts with guard Trey Galloway (32) in the first half against the Kent State Golden Flashes at MVP Arena.

Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) reacts after a dunk against Kent State Golden Flashes forward VonCameron Davis (1).

Indiana Hoosiers

Indiana Hoosiers players during a timeout in the first half against the Kent State Golden Flashes at MVP Arena.

Jalen Hood-Schifino

Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) dunks the ball as Kent State Golden Flashes center Cli'Ron Hornbeak (42) and forward Malik Reneau (5) and forward Miryne Thomas (33) and guard Malique Jacobs (2) look on in the first half at MVP Arena.

Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) drives to the net against Kent State Golden Flashes guard Sincere Carry (3).

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Kent State Golden Flashes center Cli'Ron Hornbeak (42) attempts a shot against Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23).

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) reaches for a loose ball ahead of Kent State Golden Flashes guard Sincere Carry (3) as forward Miller Kopp (12) defends.

Trey Galloway

Trey Galloway (32) controls the ball as Kent State Golden Flashes guard Jalen Sullinger (13) guards.

Miller Kopp

Miller Kopp (12) gestures in the first half against the Kent State Golden Flashes at MVP Arena.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) controls the ball as Kent State Golden Flashes forward Chris Payton (4) guards.

Jalen Hood-Schifino

Golden Flashes guard Jalen Sullinger (13) dribbles the ball up court against Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1).

Miller Kopp and Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) falls over the back of Kent State Golden Flashes forward Chris Payton (4) as forward Miller Kopp (12) defends.

Coach Mike Woodson and Coach Yasir Rosemond

Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson (R) and assistant coach Yasir Rosemond (L) in the second half.

Indiana Hoosiers Cheerleaders

Indiana Hoosiers cheerleaders during their matchup against the Kent State Golden Flashes.

Published Mar 18, 2023

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.