LIVE BLOG: Follow Indiana's Game With Arizona in Real Time
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Welcome to glitzy Las Vegas, for the huge neutral-site game between No. 10 Arizona and the No. 14-ranked Indiana Hoosiers.
It should be a fun one between two teams picked to win their leagues. This is our live blog, where we keep you updated on all the news and views straight from press row. We'll also add highlights and my usual ''two cents'' opinions as we go.
Enjoy the game!
8:58 p.m. — We're at the first media timeout in the second half, with Arizona leading 55-46. Race Thompson, who leads the Hoosiers with 13 points, just picked up his third foul.
8:53 p.m. — Race Thompson hits a little floater and Xavier Johnson scores his first basket and the lead is down to six. Then, after an Arizona free throw, Miller Kopp scores and it's down to five at 47-42.
MORE STATS 2: Indiana's bench has scored only four points so far. Tamar Bates has three fouls and two turnovers already, and just two points. Jordan Geronimo has the other two and Malik Reneau seems overmatched with no points and two turnovers.
STATS OF NOTE: Xavier Johnson did a good job of avoiding a third foul, but he's still struggling to score from the floor. He's 0-for-5 shooting today and is just 4-for-24 in his last three games. That's a 16.7 shooting percentage. He's got to be better.
HALFTIME — We've reached halftime and the Hoosiers are at least back in it. It's 46-36 Arizona. Indiana is 5-for-15 from three, which is pretty good considering they missed their first seven long balls. Race Thompson leading the way with 11 points.
8:25 p.m. — Race Thompson is on fire! Hits a third three-pointer and Indiana is now within five points at 36-31. Timeout at 3:36 to go in the first half.
8:20 p.m. — Arizona's largest lead was 19, but Indiana making a run now after two Race Thompson three-pointers. It's down to 33-25 now.
8:15 p.m. — Arizona has so many big bodies that they're causing a real problem for Indiana inside. It's tough to content with 7-foot and 6-11 when you've got 6-8 guys out there. A timeout at 7:20 with Arizona leading 31-17.
8:10 p.m. — Indiana is 0-for-7 from three-point range before Miller Kopp finally knocks one down. Arizona leads 29-15 with 8:37 to go.
8:05 p.m. — A risky move here by Mike Woodson, putting Xavier Johnson back in the game with two fouls. But his point guard play is clearly required here.
8 p.m. — Arizona on a 10-0 run right now at the 12:06 mark. Malik Reneau with two quick turnovers. Not a good sign either against the Wildcats' huge front line. Arizona leads 20-8. Indiana has five turnovers already, with Tamar Bates having two as well since coming in.
7:55 p.m. — Arizona gets a pair of three-pointers in transition, which was a concern in Indiana's scouting report. Cedric Henderson and Courtney Ramey hit them, and it's now 18-9 with 13:23 to go. Mike Woodson has to call a quick timeout.
7:50 p.m. — Freshman Malik Reneau comes in for Indiana. He needs to step up today. Race Thompson goes to the bench. He's 1-for-4 so far.
7:45 p.m. — Xavier Johnson picks up his second personal and he heads to the bench at the 15:54, which is terrible news for the Hoosiers with Jalen Hood-Schifino not available. Tamary Bates in, Trey Galloway swings to the point.
7:40 p.m. — We're at the first media timeout and Arizona has a 7-6 lead over Indiana. Indiana fans showing out, and they're already upset with this officiating crew. Three personal fouls so far on Indiana, all were head-shakers on the replay.
7:35 p.m. — Trey Galloway gets first points for Indiana on a little floater after two missed shots, including a three, from Race Thompson on the first trip down. Galloway starting again with Jale Hood-Schifino out.
7:30 p.m. — Arizona goes off as a 2.5-point favorite at the tip. Opened at 1.5.
7:20 p.m. — A little surprising that Hoosier Nation has taken over the MGM Garden Arena. Definitely more Indiana fans here than Arizona, and that's odd considering that Arizona is so close geographically and they play here all the time.
7:15 p.m. ET — Officials for tonight's game are Eric Curry, Deldre Carr, Kevin Brill.
7:10 p.m. ET — Indiana junior guard Anthony Leal is dressed and warming up for the Hoosiers. He's been out for three weeks with a high ankle sprain.
7:05 p.m. ET — Indiana freshman Jalen Hood-Schifino will miss his third straight game on Saturday, unable to play against No. 10 Arizona in Las Vegas because of a back injury. The freshman started the first seven games for the Hoosiers, but he's missed the last two against Rutgers and Nebraska. Here's the full story. CLICK HERE
- NDIANA-ARIZONA 10 THINGS TO KNOW: First off, let's get the game time right for Indiana and Arizona on Saturday night. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Here's that fact and many more on the big neutral court showdown in Las Vegas. CLICK HERE
- INDIANA'S GOALS RELY ON 3-POINT SHOOTING: Trey Galloway and Tamar Bates lit it up from three-point land on Wednesday night, helping the Hoosiers rack up 11 three-pointers in the win over Nebraska. It's their third double-digit game from deep this season, and it's the key to any long-term success for this team. It won't work otherwise. CLICK HERE
- INDIANA BASKETBALL SCHEDULE: The 2022-2023 Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball schedule is set. Here is the full schedule, with dates, game times and TV information, plus links to the stories on the games already played. CLICK HERE
