Indiana's struggles with consistency continued even in victory, as stretches of dominant play were mixed with concerning lapses in what became a closer-than-expected 69-58 win over UNC Greensboro.

The Hoosiers jumped out to an early 21-4 lead but allowed UNCG to battle back and tie the game in the second half before freshman Bryson Tucker helped IU pull away. Poor defensive rebounding and stagnant offensive stretches provided reasons for concern heading into next week's Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.

Key topics discussed:

• Bryson Tucker's breakout second half performance (14 points, including 12 after halftime) providing a crucial spark
• Myles Rice's strong overall game (20 points, 6 assists) but heavy 35-minute workload
• Defensive rebounding issues allowing 17 offensive boards to a smaller UNCG team
• Continued low 3-point attempt volume despite preseason emphasis on increasing perimeter shots
• Bench rotation challenges and finding the right lineup combinations
• Growing importance of upcoming Louisville game and Battle 4 Atlantis tournament for NCAA resume

Plus, as always, the Banner Moment, Meaningful Moments You Might Have Missed, Inside the Numbers, and our Game Balls, Hustle Award, and Lingering Questions. That's all in this edition of The Assembly Call.

On the mics: Andy Bottoms, Ryan Phillips, and even a late appearance by Jerod Morris (who?)

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Indiana defeated South Carolina 87-71 to improve to 3-0 on the season, led by Myles Rice's impressive 23-point performance.

The Hoosiers got off to a strong 17-4 start and maintained control throughout, though South Carolina did trim the lead to 8 late before IU pulled away. Despite a relatively quiet offensive night from big men Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo, Indiana's guard play and defensive pressure proved to be the difference makers.

Key Storylines:

• Banner Moment: Early sequence where Kanaan Carlyle found Myles Rice for a catch-and-shoot three, sandwiched between two fast break conversions
• Guard Play: Strong ball pressure defensively and excellent transition offense set the tone, with guards dictating pace throughout
• Post Play: Ballo (7 pts, 13 reb, 6 blocks) and Reneau struggled with back-to-basket offense but were effective in other areas
• Three-Point Shooting: Indiana shot 8-17 (47.1%) from three-point range
• Free Throw Shooting: Strong 81.8% (27-33) from the line as a team

Plus: meaningful moments, key stats, game balls, and the hustle award.

On the mics: Coach Moats and Coach Tonsoni (live from Assembly Hall).

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Join us on Sunday, November 10th immediately following Indiana's home 90-55 win against Eastern Illinois.

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