DES MOINES, Iowa – Indiana State men's basketball looks to get back on track during the backend of the Iowa swing trip, playing Drake on Sunday afternoon.
Last Time Out
After leading at the break by five at Northern Iowa, Indiana State fell to the Panthers 75-66 on New Year's Day. The UNI would outscore the Sycamores 42-28 to claim the victory.
Ian Scott led the way offensively for Indiana State, scoring 15 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
Sterling Young was right behind with 14 points off the bench, finishing 6-for-9 from the floor.
Jo Van Buggenhout finished with seven points, five rebounds, and seven assists.
Indiana State did shoot their best from inside the arc, 79.3% on a 23-for-29 effort.
Series History
This will be meeting No. 103 against the Sycamores and Bulldogs, as Drake holds the series lead 53-49. Both teams hold a decisive advantage when playing on their home court – Drake owns a 34-13 record in Des Moines. The Bulldogs also have the advantage over the last 10 meetings, going 8-2.
Both Indiana State wins came in Terre Haute. The Sycamores haven't won in Des Moines since January 6, 2016 by a score of 79-69.
Quick Hits
- Jo Van Buggenhout has averaged 6.0 assists in the last two games, above his season average of 3.0.
- Enel St. Bernard has come off the bench all season, and in the last 8 games he has grabbed 4+ rebounds in each. In the last 8 game, he's averaging 5.13 rebounds per game.
- Ian Scott is averaging 18.25 points per game in the last 4 games, better than his season average of 13.9.
- MVC Rankings (with MVC-specific minimums included, thru 1/1)
- Ian Scott: 2nd in rebounds per game (7.07), 4th in FG% (63.3%), 7th in points per game (13.93), T13 in assists per game (2.64), 12th in free throw percentage (74.5%), 14th in Ast/TO Ratio (1.36), T15 in blocked shots (0.79)
- Xavier Hall: 2nd in assists per game (4.80), 4th in Ast/TO Ratio (2.32), 6th in free throw percentage (82.9%)
- Jo Van Buggenhout: 10th in assists per game (3.00)
- Enel St. Bernard: T13 in blocked shots (0.80), T18 in rebounds per game (5.27)
- Camp Wagner: 2nd in threes made (44), 4th in free throw percentage (90.9%) 14th in points per game (12.93), 18th in three-point percentage (34.6%)
Up Next
Indiana State will return to action on Saturday, January 10 at home against the University of Evansville. Game time is set for 1 p.m. ET with the doors opening at noon.
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