RUSTON, La. – Indiana State men's basketball takes its 4-2 overall record on the road, traveling to the state of Louisiana for the Louisiana Tech MTE, also featuring Alcorn State.
*Due to Friday's game against Alcorn State being on a neutral floor, there will be no live stream available.
Last Time Out
Indiana State men's basketball secured its fourth win of the season with a 70-52 victory over Ball State on Saturday night inside the Hulman Center.
Markus Harding and
Jo Van Buggenhout led the Sycamores with 15 points apiece, while
Ian Scott and
Bruno Alocen added 10 each. Scott recorded his third double-double of the season with 10 rebounds, and
Enel St. Bernard led the team on the boards with 11. Alocen also tallied the Sycamores' lone block.
Series Histories
This will be the fourth meeting between Indiana State and Louisiana Tech. The Sycamores lead the series 2-1 after beating the Bulldogs last Wednesday in Terre Haute, 60-51. Prior to last week's game, the two programs hadn't seen each other since 1975.
Friday's game against Alcorn State will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
Quick Notes
- Through Indiana State's first four games and through all games played through Thursday, November 20, he enters 8th in the nation in total assists (41) and 11th in assists per game (6.8).
- Indiana State has recorded back-to-back 40+ rebound games. It happened only once last year (Nov. 16-22, at Ball State, vs. Chicago State).
- Out of 31 games last year for Camp Wagner, he was held scoreless twice. This year, he is already up to two games being held scoreless.
- Last game, Markus Harding's 15-4-4 game saw season highs in points and assists. It's only the fourth time as a Sycamore he scored 15+ points.
- Indiana State, despite the 4-2 record, is averaging just over seven (7) fewer points per game compared to the end of last season. The Sycamores' defense has improved, allowing just over eight (8) fewer points per game for opposing teams.
- Ian Scott is averaging 13.0 PPG and 9.2 RPG. Scott's rebounding mark is first in the MVC.
- He is 15th in the nation in double-doubles (3) and 36th in field goal percentage, shooting 63.8%.
- Via KenPom (Through November 24)
- KenPom projects the Sycamores to win only 1 road game in the MVC (at Evansville).
- The Sycamores are 17th in the nation in 3PA/FGA (50.7%), 23rd in A/FGM (65.3%), 13th in defensive 3PA/FGA (30.2%), 11th in defensive A/FGM (39.4%).
- Through the first six games of the season, Ian Scott is averaging 13.0 PPG and 9.2 RPG. Scott's rebounding mark is first in the MVC.
Up Next
Following Friday afternoon's game, Indiana State will return to action in Terre Haute for two-straight home games. First, on Tuesday, December 2, Indiana State hosts NCAA DIII's Eureka for the second-straight season. The game will begin at 7 p.m. ET. The Sycamores will then face Southern Indiana on Sunday, December 7 at 1 p.m. ET.
