IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Freshman Melsahn Basabe scored 20 points, Matt Gatens added 19 and Iowa snapped a six-game losing streak by drilling depleted Indiana 91-77 on Sunday

Freshman Devyn Marble scored a career-high 18 for the Hawkeyes (8-11, 1-6 Big Ten), who picked up their first league win by dominating a Hoosiers team playing without Verdell Jones III.

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Jones, who has started 17 games this season and is averaging 12.9 points, is out indefinitely with inflammation in his right knee.

Iowa took advantage, opening with a 20-8 run and maintaining a comfortable lead the rest of the way.

The Hawkeyes shot 57.7 percent from the field, including 65 percent (15 of 23) in the second half.

Christian Watford had a career-high 30 points to lead the Hoosiers (10-10, 1-6), who fell back into a three-way tie with Iowa and Michigan for last place in the Big Ten.