Updates from Indiana’s Game Against Providence in Battle 4 Atlantis

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – Indiana and Providence have one last chance to win in the Bahamas on Friday at 11 ET in the Battle 4 Atlantis battle for seventh place.

Indiana entered the tournament with a 4-0 record and ranked No. 14 in the nation, but it suffered an 89-61 loss to Louisville on Wednesday and an 89-73 loss to Gonzaga on Thursday. Providence had a 5-0 record before losing 79-77 to Oklahoma and 69-58 to Davidson.

Welcome to our live blog where we share updates, highlights, stats and thoughts on the game live from the Imperial Ballroom.

1H 11:54 – Indiana is on a 7-0 run and leads Providence 20-13 at the U12 timeout. Strong take from Tucker to the basket, but his layup rimmed out. Hatton was there for the offensive rebound and put-back. Of course, Rice appeared to be fouled at the rim just before the timeout, but no call. Providence hasn’t scored in 2:23. More balanced scoring from the Hoosiers today, with six players already scoring.

1H 13:12 – Galloway missed a good look for a 3-pointer in the corner, but Mgbako came up with the loose ball and took it right by the Providence defense for an and-one. Bryson Tucker laid in for Galloway after the free throw. Hatton replaced Ballo soon after. Rice’s mid-range jumper gave the Hoosiers an 18-13 lead.

1H 14:36 ​​- Galloway knocks down a 3-pointer from the left wing, assisted by Rice in transition. Rice dumped it in to Reneau on the following possession and he was called for an offensive foul trying to create space inside. Luke Goode steps in for Reneau. IU leads 13-10.

1H 15:45 – Providence leads Indiana 10-8 at under-16 timeout. Indiana gets everything inside early against a Providence lineup with four players 6-foot-6 or smaller. But that dynamic has also worked against IU, as Ballo got replaced on Pierre and allowed a 3-pointer.

1H 18:34 – Nice pass from Trey Galloway inside to Malik Reneau on a baseline cut to open the scoring. After a defensive stop, Reneau beat Friars down the lane and Rice made a long pass to him in stride for a layup. Providence answers with a 3-pointer from Cardet. IU leads 4-3.

10:58 a.m. – Providence starts four guards, creating some mismatches against Indiana’s front line of Mackenzie Mgbako, Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo, who are each 6-foot-9 or taller. That could play out in Providence’s favor as they will have a faster lineup. But Indiana should be able to score inside more easily and rebound, but that wasn’t the case yesterday against Gonzaga.

10:39 a.m. – Kanaan Carlyle is out today, so Indiana goes with a starting lineup of Myles Rice, Trey Galloway, Mackenzie Mgbako, Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo. Providence starters: Bensley Joseph, Wesley Cardet, Jayden Pierre, Corey Floyd Jr., Oswin Erhunmwunse.

10:15 – Kanaan Carlyle was listed as questionable for today’s game, but he will not play. He was in sweatpants on the bench when Indiana warmed up. Jakai Newton also remains out. Gabe Cupps was also listed as questionable, but he was in uniform for warmups and appears to be available for Friday’s game.