The Hoosiers cruise to a 80-61 victory, giving IU its first win over a ranked opponent this season. Gordon leads all scorers with 28 points. Check Monday's IDS for more coverage.
IU 73, MSU 59 (3:19)
Taber hits two free throws and Ellis emphatically dunks the ball. I don't know if there's enough time in this game for the Spartans to crawl back in.
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IU 69, MSU 52 (6:57)
The Hoosiers continue to roll. Crawford moves into double-digits as does Ellis.
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D.J. is on the bench with ice wrapped around his knee.
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Half of the student section is starting to chant 'Kel-vin Samp-son.' The other half is booing them.
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IU 62, MSU 48 (10:43)
Gordon, Crawford, Thomas, you name it. IU is playing some inspired basketball. Now, are they playing for their coach, or their fallen teammate?
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IU 52, MSU 39 (16:02)
The Hoosiers are surviving -- and thriving -- without D.J. Eric Gordon and DeAndre Thomas are going off. Gordon has 20 points and is in command of the game. Big D has 10 points.
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D.J. White has a 'tweaked left knee' I am told and he is possible to return.
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IU 41, MSU 33 (HALFTIME)
IU entered the half with an 8-point lead. But they lost their captain and superstar D.J. White.
We have not heard anything regarding D.J.'s status. As soon as we do, I will post it.
IU 39, MSU 29 (1:40)
Without D.J. the Hoosiers are playing in zone. Kyle Taber is playing the 5. Eric Gordon has scored seven points since D.J. went to the locker room.
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D.J. White is limping badly. Not just a gimp, but he is being supported off of the floor. He is headed to the trainer's room. This does not look good for IU.
D.J. went up for a layup and came down hard. There was a little bit of contact, and the fans wanted a foul. He lied on the floor, wrything in pain for a few seconds before standing up and gimping toward the locker room.
Meanwhile IU has jumped out to a four-point lead.
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MSU 15, IU 6 (11:49)
IU has 6 points. D.J. White has 6 points. Coincidence?
THe Hoosiers are playing poorly on the defensive end. And if Michigan State didn't try to throw an ally-oop every other play, their lead might be even larger.
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Eric Gordon draws two fouls in one possession. Same score, minus 26 seconds.
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MSU 8, IU 2 (16:20)
D.J. White scores the first two points of the game with a jumper, but MSU scores the next eight to take an early lead.
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Kelvin Sampson's reception was a lot colder tonight than on Wednesday. A lot of boos.
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Starting lineups:
IU: Eric Gordon (g), Armon Bassett (g), Jamarcus Ellis (f), Lance Stemler (f), D.J. White (f)
MSU: Drew Neitzel (g), Kalin Lucas (g), Drew Naymick (f), Raymar Morgan (f), Marquise Grey (f)
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Live from the zebra, the Hoosiers and Spartans are warming up on the floor. There is a live TV broadcast happening just across the court from me and there have been several Erin Andrews sightings (she is wearing green, btw).
I'll be back soon with starting lineups.
