3 key stats from Indiana men’s basketball’s win over Syracuse
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 9: Markus Burton #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers drives through the lane against Garwey Dual #3 of the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Key points
- Here’s a few stats that stuck out from the matchup: Download the SB Nation app on iOS or Android for coverage of the Hoosiers and all your favorite teams!
- He’s meant to be key to this team’s identity as a rebounding unit and he managed just one despite being on the floor for nearly half of the game.
- The Hoosiers struggled scoring consistently on offense while letting up some timely points to Syracuse to keep from pulling away.
37 rebounds for Indiana, 28 for Syracuse Went into this one in a different blog, but Indiana’s rebounding showed up when the Hoosiers needed it most with a 9-point margin in the box score that proved critical when this remained a close game right up until the final shot.
Additional details
- Indiana’s going to need to stick to its identity to get where it wants to go this season.
- Indiana can’t really get that kind of production out of Sherrell and expect to do well.
- 19 points, Ryan Moesch Ryan Moesch, a freshman point guard for the Orange and a former 4-star prospect per 247Sports, entered this game having scored just six points on the season, all of which came against Central Connecticut.
- 6 points, Aiden Sherrell Aiden Sherrell, on the other hand, finished with way too quiet of a night as one of the Hoosiers’ prized signings out of the transfer portal this past offseason.
- He didn’t pick up any more fouls but attempted just a pair of shots in 18 minutes, both made 3-pointers, while bringing down just a single rebound.
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