Hoosiers start season with 51-point rout Friday

Hoosiers roll to first win Friday. (Image: Indiana University)
Hoosiers roll to first win Friday. (Image: Indiana University)

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana Hoosier basketball officially got underway Friday night with the anticipated win over Mississippi Valley State.

IU freshman James Blackmon led all scorers with 25 points in his college debut. Junior Nick Hoetzel and freshman Max Hoetzel chipped in with 16 points each.

The Hoosiers go to 1-0 in the 116-65 rout against the Delta Devils.

Former IU coach Mike Davis will lead Texas Southern into Assembly Hall Monday night.

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