The Indiana University men's basketball squad is set to square off against Chile in the semifinals of the FISU America Games, with tip‑off scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday. The Hoosiers have turned every group‑stage game into a showcase of depth and execution.
A Dominant Run
Indiana opened the tournament with two victories that together produced an average margin of victory of 68 points. Their offensive efficiency was on full display, shooting 64 % from the field and 43.2 % from beyond the arc in the win over the Virgin Islands.
Key contributors included Vaughn Karvala, who erupted for 32 points, and Aiden Sherrell, who added 15 points and pulled down nine rebounds. The supporting cast featured Sam Alexis, Prince‑Alexander Moody, Markus Burton and Bryce Lindsay, each contributing to the team’s balanced attack.
All games are being streamed live on the FISU America Games YouTube channel, giving fans worldwide a front‑row view of the action. In the other semifinal, Argentina will take on the Virgin Islands, setting up a potential clash of the tournament’s surprise packages.
The competition brings together college athletes from across North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, and the schedule will continue with the championship game slated for July 27. Indiana’s path includes contests on July 21, 23, 25 and the finals on July 27, underscoring a compact but intense tournament.