Third year forward Zania Socka-Nguemen had 17 points and 10 rebounds while four others scored in double figures to lead Indiana to an 80-44 win over Samford Friday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
This mismatch was never in doubt as IU opened with a 6-0 lead and stretched the margin to 28-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Hoosiers never looked back.
It was a big night for a pair of Indiana’s promising freshmen.
Addy Nyemchek earned her first college start and took full advantage with 16 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile fellow first-year GiGi Battle contributed a season-high 15 points, eight rebounds and three steals.
Kenzie Hare also ended the night in double figures, with 13 points including three 3-pointers.
Indiana limited Samford to just 27.6% shooting from the field and forced 13 turnovers. The Bulldogs scored a paltry .66 points per possession.
The Hoosiers (4-0) will next take on Milwaukee Sunday afternoon in a 2 p.m. ET tip in Bloomington.
Notes: Regular starter Lenee Beaumont did not play due to a knee injury suffered during Indiana’s last game. The Herald Times reported Beaumont is still undergoing evaluations.
– Forward Jess Petrie missed the game after the passing of a family member. The program anticipates her to return for Sunday’s game against Milwaukee.
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