Indiana defeats North Carolina 76-58 in exhibition at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The Hoosiers won a second‑night exhibition game against the Tar Heels, building a 41-29 halftime lead and showing strong defense and rebounding.
Key points
- Indiana beat North Carolina 76-58 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- Hoosiers led 41-29 at halftime despite 37.8% shooting.
- North Carolina shot 34.9% and had only seven second‑chance points.
- Indiana rebounded 49% of missed shots and earned 17 second‑chance points.
- The game highlighted Indiana’s defensive intensity and rebounding strength heading into the season.
Indiana University basketball completed its second exhibition game on Sunday evening, defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 76-58 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Hoosiers applied defensive pressure from the opening tip, building a 41-29 halftime lead despite shooting 37.8 percent in the first half.
Indiana limited North Carolina to 34.9 percent shooting, allowed only seven second‑chance points, and held the Tar Heels to .78 points per possession.
On the glass, the Hoosiers rebounded 49 percent of their missed shots and recorded 17 second‑chance points, mirroring their strong rebounding performance against Butler in the first exhibition.
After two exhibition contests, Indiana’s defensive intensity and rebounding dominance were highlighted as key strengths heading into the regular season.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Indiana vs. North Carolina exhibition game?
Indiana defeated North Carolina 76-58.
How did Indiana perform defensively in the game?
Indiana limited North Carolina to 34.9% shooting, allowed only seven second‑chance points, and held the Tar Heels to .78 points per possession.
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