Star power: Trayce Jackson-Davis, Keegan Murray highlight fun first half in Indiana-Iowa bout
The stars are shining in Indianapolis during the first semifinal matchup between Indiana and Iowa.
Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis and Iowa’s Keegan Murray put up some big numbers in the first 20 minutes of Saturday’s game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With a trip to the championship hanging in the balance, it’s exactly what both teams wanted to see.
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Jackson-Davis led all scorers at the break, getting 16 points on 8-of-11 from the floor. He also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out and assist, leading the Hoosiers to a 38-32 lead at halftime.
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It's the first media timeout, and TJD has 🔟 points. 🤯#B1Gtourney x @IndianaMBB pic.twitter.com/9QsBCEb9rV
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 12, 2022
Murray was playing just as well, scoring 15 points on 5-of-8 from the floor. He connected on 3-of-4 shots from 3-point range, as well. Murray also had 4 rebounds and was responsible for an assist.
No. 5 @IowaHoops trailed 15-3.
The Murray twins responded by combining for four straight 3s. 🔥#B1Gtourney pic.twitter.com/97Bf97laef
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 12, 2022
Both Jackson-Davis and Murray have played a huge role in their team’s success over the past two days. It looks like that will be the case again on Saturday.
The winner of the Indiana-Iowa game will play the winner of the Purdue-Michigan State matchup on Sunday for the B1G Tournament title.