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Hoosiers Halt Haggerty's Hot Streak
26 Nov
Summary
- Reed Bailey led Indiana with 21 points, hitting 13 of 15 free throws.
- P.J. Haggerty, the nation's top scorer, was held to 16 points.
- Indiana's defense forced Haggerty into six turnovers and poor shooting.
Indiana, ranked No. 25, delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night, defeating Kansas State 86-69. The Hoosiers' defense was particularly effective against Kansas State's P.J. Haggerty, the nation's leading scorer, limiting him to 16 points, well below his season average. Reed Bailey spearheaded Indiana's offense with 21 points, capitalizing on his opportunities at the free-throw line by making 13 of 15 attempts.
The Hoosiers established a commanding early lead, building a 20-4 advantage thanks to multiple three-point baskets. Despite a brief rally from Kansas State, Indiana extended its lead to 39-27 by halftime and continued its momentum in the second half. Key contributions also came from Tayton Conerway with 19 points and Lamar Wilkerson with 14.
Kansas State, which had been averaging over 92 points per game, struggled to find its rhythm against Indiana's stifling defense. The Wildcats' efforts were further hampered by Haggerty's uncharacteristic struggles and six turnovers. Indiana's strong home performance improved their season record to 6-0.
