A dominant display in Lima
The Indiana Hoosiers turned up the heat on Thursday, dismantling Chile 107‑40 in the semifinals of the FISU America Games. The victory not only advanced the team to the championship match but also highlighted a depth of talent that could prove decisive against the Virgin Islands.
Freshman Vaughn Karvala earned his first start after a 32‑point outburst against the Virgin Islands in group play, a performance that propelled him into the lineup. His emergence coincides with a series of lineup experiments for the Hoosiers, who have now deployed three different starting combinations throughout the tournament.
Key contributors and a rested second half
Scoring was spread across the roster, with Aiden Sherrell leading the way with 14 points. Darren Harris added 13, while Sam Alexis contributed 10. The bench saw extensive action, allowing the starters a full rest for the second half, a strategic move that could pay dividends in the final.
The championship game is scheduled to tip off at approximately 4 p.m. ET on Monday, pitting Indiana against a Virgin Islands squad that the Hoosiers had already beaten 120‑63 in earlier group‑stage action. With momentum on their side and a fresh roster ready to go, Indiana looks to extend its winning streak.