Indiana Hoosiers backcourt leads to win over Syracuse at home

The Indiana Hoosiers secured a meaningful victory against the Syracuse Orange in a back-and-forth second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Yahoo Sports reported.

Indiana's offense was led by backcourt players Markus Burton and Darren Harris, who each scored 20 points. Jaeden Mustaf contributed 18 points, while Bryce Lindsay added 11 points to the team's total.

Syracuse's scoring was driven by their bench, with Ryan Moesch leading the team with 19 points and six assists. Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony who was courtside, scored 16 points on nine shots, Yahoo Sports noted.

The game featured notable plays including dunks and three-point shots by Indiana players such as center Samet Yigitoglu and guard Darren Harris, as captured by Grace Hollars of IndyStar.

This win adds to Indiana's early season momentum as they continue their schedule, with the team and fans looking ahead to upcoming matchups at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.