The game started ragged on both sides. Indiana committed four turnovers in the first six minutes of the game, but Sam Houston couldn’t take advantage, missing six of their first seven shots. The only make was a desperation hook shot 3-pointer by Cameron Huefner.

Last season’s Pac-12 Freshman of the Year will have an opportunity to do so when the Hoosiers welcome Sam Houston to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

The mission for Indiana’s men’s basketball team is clear after the NCAA announced its NET rankings on Monday. Indiana cannot afford any trip-ups in its home nonconference slate if it harbors any hope of making the NCAA Tournament.

The Indiana Hoosiers have two more games before they begin Big Ten play. Sam Houston State visits on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

The Bearkats come to Bloomington as the Hoosiers try to find themselves after a disappointing trip to the Bahamas.