[AC] IU-Maryland Postgame Show
Indiana let a late lead slip away in the final minute as Maryland escaped Assembly Hall with a 79-78 victory, dealing a crushing blow to IU's NCAA tournament hopes.
Indiana let a late lead slip away in the final minute as Maryland escaped Assembly Hall with a 79-78 victory, dealing a crushing blow to IU's NCAA tournament hopes.
The Hoosiers built a four-point lead in the closing minutes behind huge plays from Anthony Leal and Myles Rice, but defensive breakdowns and poor late-game execution proved costly.
After getting clutch plays from Leal and a strong second-half shooting performance from Rice (3-5 from three), Indiana seemed poised to secure a crucial home win. However, failing to foul with a foul to give and defensive confusion on Maryland's final possession led to a Rodney Rice three-pointer that put the Terrapins ahead.
IU's final offensive possession was marred by substitution confusion and resulted in a forced shot that missed at the buzzer.
Key Talking Points:
Efficient offensive performance (1.24 points per possession) wasted by defensive lapses
Maryland shot 12-24 from three while repeatedly finding open shooters
Myles Rice (12 points) and Anthony Leal provided huge second-half sparks
Lineup and execution issues in critical final minute prove devastating
Another tough home loss further damages NCAA tournament resume
Plus, as always, the Banner Moment, Meaningful Moments You Might Have Missed, Inside the Numbers, and our Game Balls, Hustle Award, and Lingering Questions. That's all in this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod Morris, Coach Bob Moats, and Ryan Phillips
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WHY?? With the unnecessary and foolhardy TO Woodson took with a with only a handful of seconds on the clock and his team spread and, on the run downcourt, with Maryland scrambling, trying to see/find who to defend... would any coach with sense give the advantage BACK to Maryland? Naturally they were able to re-group, man-up tight for the out-of-bounds pass and completely pressure whomever took the shot (which didn't even need to be a "3")... and the scoreboard once again (at HOME, no less), brings me back to the original, heartbreaking: WHY?
Mark Deckard / GO IU!!