Saturday March 3rd marked another successful home season in IU basketball history. Not only was it senior night, but an undefeated home record rested on the match up with the Nittany Lions of Penn State. The Hoosiers have three seniors on the team: Rod Wilmont , Errek Suhr, and Earl Calloway. Fans expecting a good game received quite a bashing of Penn State. The Hoosiers shot over 50% on field goals and from the 3 point arc. All three seniors contributed to the games decisive win. Rod ended the game with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Suhr fueled the fans with his hustle and was rewarded with cheers every time he touched the ball in the 2nd half. Calloway finished the game with 15 points including 3 three pointers and 11 assists.
The Hoosiers also tied the school record for 3 pointers, hitting 17 three's in this game. Coach Sampson led this team to its first 20 win season since 2000. Hoosier fans enjoyed the first perfect home season since the 93-94 season.
The IDS quoted Rod Wilmont as saying,
“This year is something I’ll never forget,” Wilmont said. “Twenty wins, undefeated at home. That’s something that’s always going to be in my heart.”
This was a great first season for Samson and I can only hope things get better in the Big Ten Tournament where the Hoosiers will take on the winner of Illinois vs Penn State. Let me know your opinions of Sampson's first year here.
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