Five takeaways from IU basketball's win against Tennessee Tech

Key Points:

• Indiana University basketball improved to 4-0 with a 90-66 victory over Tennessee Tech, showcasing their best defensive performance of the season by holding one of the nation's top-scoring teams to just 66 points and 0.87 points per possession.
• Markus Burton overcame a slow first half to lead IU offensively in the second half, finishing with 12 points, five assists, and a game-high seven assists, while Bryce Lindsay contributed 15 points off the bench and remains the team's leading scorer at 13.8 points per game.
• Indiana capitalized on Tennessee Tech's aggressive full-court press by drawing fouls and converting free throws efficiently, outscoring the Golden Eagles by 17 points from the line with a 72.2% free-throw shooting rate.
• Samet Yigitoglu dominated inside with 18 points on 9-for-10 shooting, using his size advantage to score mostly uncontested baskets, and his presence is expected to create more offensive opportunities for IU’s perimeter players through double teams.
• Despite defensive improvements, Indiana still faces challenges ahead as their progress will be tested in upcoming games against Arkansas and Kentucky.