IU Tops Sanford - Indiana University Athletics

Friday, November 13

Bloomington, Ind.

7 PM

Indiana University

4-0,0-0Big Ten

Samford

2-2,0-0SoCon

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Samford	10	13	11	10	44
Indiana	28	13	21	18	80

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11/13/2026 10:23:00 PM | Women's Basketball

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Third year forwad Zania Socka-Nguemen had 17 points and 10 rebounds while four others scored in double figures to lead Indiana to an 80-44 win over Samford on Friday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

KEY MOMENTS

First year forward Addy Nyemchek made her career first game start, helping Indiana jump out to a 6-0 start and eventually a 19-7 lead with 4:47 left in the first quarter. Socka-Nguemen added eight in the first ten minutes with Nyemchek and fifth year guard Kenzie Hare adding six each to build up a 28-10 lead.
Indiana's lead grew larger at the end of the first half, holding a 41-23 advantage over the Bulldogs. Socka-Nguemen hit double figures by halftime, adding 12 points and five rebounds.
The bench once again contributed in a big way, as first year GiGi Battle had five points in the third quarter as part of her eight second half points. The Hoosiers' subs would go on to score 25 on the night.

NOTABLE

Socka-Nguemen had her second double-double in the 2026 season with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Indiana held Samford under 40 points, only allowing them 10 points in the first and third quarters.
The Hoosiers won by 36 points with four double figure scorers led by Socka-Nguemen's 17 point, 10 rebound double-dobuule. The double-double marked the eighth of her career and second this season.Nymechek ended the night with 16 points, seven rebound and two assists.
Nyemchek had her first college start with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 26 total minutes in the game.
Battle contributed a season-high15 points, eight rebounds and three steals against the Bulldogs, her first time in the double digits.
Hare also ended the night in double figures, with 13 points including three 3-pointers.
The team had their second 50 rebound game this season, their first time with 50 or more rebounds in two games in the same season since the 2020-21 season.
IU improves to 3-0 in the all-time series with Samford.

UP NEXT
The Hoosiers bookend the weekend with Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon in a 2 p.m. ET tip.

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