Gallery: Indiana women’s basketball beats Tennessee Tech 77-47 advances in NCAA tournament

by Skip Daley

South Central Indiana News Network

#1 seed Indiana University Women’s Basketball hosted the #16 Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech on Saturday morning in front of 13,607 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers would pull out a 30-point victory and move on to the second Round. IU will play Miami, who advanced as well, beating Oklahoma State in Bloomington’s Saturday double feature.

Freshman Forward Lilly Meister, filling in for All-American Senior Forward Mackenzie Holmes, started off strong, scoring the first IU bucket, plus the ‘and 1’, tying up the game at 3 in the opening minute. Holmes was listed as limited for the game, as she has been recovering from a strain to her knee during the last game of the regular season.

“[Holmes] was limited . . . available [if IU needed her], and very optimistic to play on Monday,” said Indiana Head Coach Teri Moren, after the game.

All-American Graduate Guard Grace Berger was on point from the onset, both literally and figuratively. The IU Point Guard scored 9, rebounded 3, and assisted on 2 in the first quarter. But TNTU is a great shooting team, hitting four 3-pointers in the first 6 minutes of play, and keeping it tied up at the end of the first quarter, 18 apiece.

There was no scoring for the first 2 and a half minutes of the second quarter, but at the 5:30 mark, Indiana went on a 6-0 run, forcing the Golden Eagles to call a time out. The time out did not help, as the Hoosiers pressed on the accelerator and expanded to a 17-0 run over the next several minutes. Indiana had caught on to the Tennessee Tech offensive set and shut them down with tight perimeter defense. They handled the high ball screens with ease, forcing the Eagles to use more of the shot clock than their style desired. The midway score was 39-27, Indiana.

Indiana started the 4th quarter with a 7-0 run before Tennessee Tech called a timeout to regroup. The Hoosiers were on cruise control at this point, beginning to sub in several players off of the bench. Other than Holmes, the other 11 available Hoosiers each saw action. Junior Forward Kiandra Browne was unavailable for the game, rehabbing a hip injury. The Hoosiers had 17 points and 9 rebounds coming from their bench.

Indiana was led by Junior Forward Sydney Parrish with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Also in double digit scoring was Berger with 17 points and 7 boards, and Freshman Guard Yarden Garzon knocking down 12. Collectively, IU shot 58% from the field, 31% from the 3-point line, and 78% of their free throws.

Tennessee Tech was led by Senior Guard Maaliya Owens with 17 points and 9 rebounds. As a team, the Golden Eagles only converted 27% of their shots, a significant decline from the 46% they shot against Monmouth in the Play-in Round.

Next up, Indiana will play Miami on Monday night (TBD) for the opportunity to advance into the Sweet Sixteen.

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) takes a shot against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana coach Teri Moren coaches against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Yarden Garzon (12) plays against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish (33) shoots against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Maaliya Owens (11) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) cheers for teammate Indiana Hoosiers guard Yarden Garzon (12) who made a three pointer against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Grace Berger (34) shoots against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Maaliya Owens (11) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Maaliya Owens (11) and Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Jordan Brock (2) react after losing to Indiana University during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Yarden Garzon (12) is fouled by Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Jordan Brock (2) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Grace Berger (34) plays defense against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Reagan Hurst (10) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) fans hold signs during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against Tennessee Tech on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Young Indiana University fans wait above a scoreboard during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against Tennessee Tech on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish (33) shoots against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish (33) reacts after shooting a three pointer against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Grace Berger (34) battles Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Grace Berger (34) defends against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Maaliya Owens (11) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) shoots a three pointer against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Grace Berger (34) defends against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Maaliya Owens (11) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers forward Lilly Meister (52) defends against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles forward Kiera Hill (42) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish (33) plays against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Reghan Grimes (33) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish (33) plays against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles forward Anna Walker (4) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Yarden Garzon (12) shoots a three pointer against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Yarden Garzon (12) shoots a three pointer against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) sinks a basket against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers celebrate after Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) sinks a basket against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) sinks a shot against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers forward Alyssa Geary (32) goes to the basket against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sydney Parrish (33) goes to the hoop against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Sara Scalia (14) goes to the basket against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles guard Jordan Brock (2) during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – MARCH 18: Indiana Hoosiers guard Henna Sandvik (21) goes to the basket against Tennessee Tech during an NCAA women’s basketball tournament game on March 18, 2023 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. IU beat Tennessee 77-47. (Photo by Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian)

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