Notes, quotes and observations from Sunday night’s 75-59 win over Butler
:Take one glance at Sunday night’s box score and Tom Pritchard’s impact may appear minimal. The 6-foot-9 forward went scoreless and didn’t record a rebound in nine minutes.
But Pritchard, now in a reserve role due to the arrival of Cody Zeller, was a key contributor defensively in the second half.
“Tom, he gave that spark,” Jordan Hulls said. “He had a huge steal that I thought really turned the game around. They had a cross screen, he stepped in front of it and got a deflection and was able to pick it up. We got a fast break going and I really think that turned the game around.”
Pritchard, a three-year starter, is averaging just 9.3 minutes through six games, but is adapting well to his new role, according to Hulls.
“He’s taking it to heart what his role is on this team,” Hulls said. “Just come in, give great minutes and that’s what he did tonight.”
FREE THROW RATE
Through six games, Indiana’s free throw rate continues to rank in the top 10 nationally and the difference Sunday night in attempts between the Hoosiers and Butler was significant. Indiana shot 36 free throws to 22 for Butler.
