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Trayce Jackson-Davis leads Indiana to victory over Michigan State, ties school record for blocked shots
By Andrew Olson
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Trayce Jackson-Davis reached another milestone with a monster game on Sunday in Indiana’s 82-69 win over Michigan State.
With 5 blocks in the game, Jackson-Davis is now tied with Jeff Newton for the school record of 227 career blocked shots. Jackson-Davis is sure to take sole leadership sooner than later.
Indiana all-time shot block leaders: Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jeff Newton (227 each). #iubb pic.twitter.com/gfeOZIGZ7E
— Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns) January 22, 2023
That wasn’t the only milestone for Davis on Sunday. He notched his 40th career double-double with 31 points and 15 rebounds.
TJD becomes the 6th #IUBB player ever to reach 40 career double-doubles.
That is tied for the 4th-most by a @B1GMBBall player in the 21st century. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/skMXs5Cf4z
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 22, 2023
It was a highlight-filled day for the senior forward.
TJD‼️ 😲@TrayceJackson x @IndianaMBB pic.twitter.com/eAT6L3hk3I
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 22, 2023
As Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson put it, Jackson-Davis is a joy to watch – when he’s on your team.
Mike Woodson on Trayce Jackson-Davis: “There’s nothing the guy can’t do on the basketball floor…he’s a beautiful player to watch. I’m just glad he’s on our ball club.” #iubb
— Amanda Foster (@amandafoster_15) January 22, 2023
Indiana has now won its last 3 games. The Hoosiers will look to keep their winning ways going, perhaps with a TJD block, at Minnesota on Wednesday.
A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.