[AC] IU-Michigan Postgame Show
Indiana fell to third-ranked Michigan 86-72, extending their losing streak to four games and dropping the Hoosiers to 12-7 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play.
Indiana fell to third-ranked Michigan 86-72, extending their losing streak to four games and dropping the Hoosiers to 12-7 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play.
After falling behind 22-5 early without injured point guard Tayton Conerway and watching Tucker DeVries pick up two quick fouls, the Hoosiers never found their offensive rhythm against Michigan's size and defensive intensity, though they did show some fight late to cut a 24-point deficit to the final 14-point margin.
Coach Tonsoni breaks down the loss solo and looks ahead to Rutgers:
• Why this team simply cannot go through 8-10 minute stretches scoring only four points against quality competition, and how those droughts continue to define their losses
• The roster construction issues that are becoming more apparent with each loss, particularly the lack of athletic drivers and post presence to attack good defenses
• Tucker DeVries finally seeing shots fall late in the game after struggling for 30 minutes, and whether that can spark him moving forward
• Sam Alexis showing aggression and efficiency with 11 points in 19 minutes before fouling out, providing a glimpse of what Indiana needs from that position
• Reed Bailey's improved attack mentality driving to the rim, even if the finishing remains inconsistent
• Coach Tonsoni's measured approach to staying positive about the program's direction while acknowledging the deep frustration with how they're playing right now
• Why Friday's game at Rutgers feels critical for trying to end this streak before the Purdue rivalry game at Assembly Hall
Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.
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