Bailey and Alexis gave IU the kind of athleticism in the front court that Alabama A&M simply wasn't equipped to handle. The second half basically turned into a two-man dunk contest with the two alternating turns at the rim. Their ability to get out in transition added to the Bulldogs' problems, and their bigs were always a step behind.

It will be at least another week before low-income Hoosier families will receive reduced food assistance benefits for November, a state agency said Wednesday.