BTN.com staff, BTN.com staff, February 13, 2013
Cody Zeller scored 16 points and Christian Watford finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 1 Indiana pull away from Nebraska 76-47 on Wednesday night. The Hoosiers (22-3, 10-2 Big Ten) have won seven of eight and regained a share of the league lead. They are tied with Michigan State.
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But it sure wasn't easy against Nebraska (12-13, 3-9), which frustrated Indiana by limiting possessions and repeatedly taking the shot clock inside of 10 seconds in the first half. Dylan Talley scored 10 of his 16 points in the first half to lead the Cornhuskers.
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Watch our Nebraska-Indiana highlight package:
Cody Zeller gets steal and fancy fastbreak dunk:
Jordan Hulls no-look pass leads to Victor Oladipo flush:
Cody Zeller gets big-time swat:
Victor Oladipo steal leads to Jordan Hulls basket:
Will Sheehey drives for bucket:
Dylan Talley drives for early easy look:
Tim Miles screamed for timeout. Ret turned to point and give it to him and smacked Miles in the face. Water went flying. Miles laughed.
— Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns) February 14, 2013
Gallegos gets his first 3 pointer of the night, pulling Nebraska within 39-26; Huskers with the ball following the media timeout #Huskers
— Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) February 14, 2013
Hulls might have the quickest release in college basketball.
— Big Ten Geek (@bigtengeek) February 14, 2013
Took IU over 10 minutes to get 3 FGs in first half, just a minute and a half in second half to get 3 FGs
— Mike Pegram (@peegs) February 14, 2013
The basketball IU has played since halftime have the distinct feel of being inspired by what my father calls a "come to Jesus meeting."
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) February 14, 2013
We have to handle the ball better and quit fouling to put them on the line.
— Tim Miles (@CoachMiles) February 14, 2013
FINAL: No. 1 Indiana held Nebraska to 17-of-47 shooting, as defense led the Hoosiers to a 76-47 victory on Wednesday at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Indiana (22-3) held Nebraska (12-13) to 36 percent shooting from the field and hauled in 24 defensive boards, while only allowing eight offensive rebounds. Christian Watford gave the Hoosiers a boost, thanks to 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Hoosiers also got solid contributions from Victor Oladipo (13 points) and Cody Zeller (16). Indiana shot 8-of-17 from three-point range during the game, good for 47 percent and 24-of-29 from the free-throw line. Dylan Talley contributed 16 points and shot 7-of-12 from the field for the Cornhuskers in a losing effort.
HALFTIME: No. 1 Indiana leads 27-18 at halftime after locking down Nebraska's offense, holding the Cornhuskers to 41 percent shooting and just seven field goals. The Hoosiers built their lead by attacking the rim and getting to the foul line (13-of-16). Dylan Talley scored 10 points and Shavon Shields added four for Nebraska, which failed to tally a single assist in the first 20 minutes. Nebraska leading scorer Ray Gallegos (13.3 ppg) was held scoreless. Victor Oladipo and Christian Watford paced the Hoosiers with seven and six points, respectively. Oladipo also tallied two steals and Watford corralled four rebounds.
This is the fifth time this season Indiana has held an opponent under 20 in 1st half. Fewest was Northwestern's 17
— Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns) February 14, 2013
Not quite the shooting disparity it was a few minutes ago, but Nebraska still shooting 7-of-13 to IU's 6-of-18. #IUBB #IDSMBB
— Max McCombs (@MaxIMcCombs) February 14, 2013
Will Sheehey getting 'em going … Forces 5-second call, pumps his fist and screams "Let's go!!!"
— Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns) February 14, 2013
https://twitter.com/insidethehall/status/301851343625256960
Nebraska is shooting a higher percentage and outrebounding IU.
— Ken Bikoff (@kbikoff) February 14, 2013
IU's rushing it now offensively. Nebraska doing one of the few things it does well - holding onto the ball - and not letting IU run. #iubb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) February 14, 2013
How can Andre Almeida possibly guard Cody Zeller? That has to be as big of a mis match as I've seen in the Big Ten this year.
— Terry Hutchens (@IndySportsHutch) February 14, 2013
Indiana's start matches the buzz in the building … lacking a little … Nebraska up 8-4. IU 2-8 FGs …
— Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns) February 14, 2013
Harder to start fast here at Assembly Hall when its as quiet as it is tonight. Nebraska up 6-4 early. #iubb
— Justin Albers (@Justin_Albers) February 14, 2013
#Hoosiers are one of four teams since 1996 to remain No. 1 after a loss, according to STATS. UK did it last year.
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 13, 2013
From STATS: #Huskers Talley & Gallegos shoot combined 37.1 percent, the nation's second-lowest percentage for team's top two scorers.
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 13, 2013
From STATS: #Hoosiers Jordan Hulls shot 56.3% in noncon and is 37.2% in #B1G play, marking largest drop in conf.
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 13, 2013
#Huskers are 1-12 vs. ranked foes since joining the #B1G. The lone win: vs. #Hoosiers last year. Rematch at 7 ET tonight on BTN.
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 13, 2013
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