BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – IU women’s basketball continue their early-season success on Monday night, defeating Bradley 84-56 at Assembly Hall to improve to 3-0 on the season.
The Braves’ fast pace of play early on was too much for the Hoosier defense to handle, as the visitors led 18-15 at the end of the first quarter.
However, Teri Moren’s squad found another gear in the second quarter, outscoring Bradley 27-8. USC transfer Malia Samuels scored seven consecutive points in the quarter to give IU a lead that they never lost hold of.
That incredible stretch by Samuels was part of a 21-3 run the Hoosiers had to close out the first half.
The Hoosiers continued their momentum into the second half, matching the Braves’ fast-paced play to perfection. IU only turned the ball over eight times all night, compared to 15 giveaways by Bradley.
Indiana also got to the free throw line consistently, having 22 attempts from the line compared to just seven for the visitors. IU finished 16-for-22 from the charity stripe as a team.
Sophomore forward Maya Makalusky led the way for IU with 16 points on the night, shooting 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. Iowa State transfers Alisa Williams and Kenzie Hare added 15 and 10, respectively.
Another standout performer was freshman Addy Nyemchek. In 24 minutes, she racked up 10 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals. She continues to show why she is the highest-ranked recruit (No. 2025 according to ESPNw) in the Moren era in Bloomington.
IU will look to remain undefeated on Friday night as they will welcome in Samford to Assembly Hall. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised on BTN Plus.
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