[AC] IU-Minnesota Postgame Show
Indiana opened Big Ten play with an impressive 82-67 victory over Minnesota, highlighted by strong bench contributions from Kanaan Carlyle and Bryson Tucker that keyed a decisive 16-1 first-half run.
Indiana opened Big Ten play with an impressive 82-67 victory over Minnesota, highlighted by strong bench contributions from Kanaan Carlyle (14 points) and Bryson Tucker (16 points) that keyed a decisive 16-1 first-half run.
This was one of IU's most complete performances of the season as the Hoosiers controlled the tempo throughout, overcoming some early defensive lapses to dominate inside with their size advantage while getting five players in double figures scoring.
Other key storylines discussed:
Oumar Ballo's efficient night (5-5 FG, 8-11 FT) showed continued improvement in his offensive game and free throw shooting
Indiana successfully dictated pace against a Minnesota team that typically likes to play slow
The bench unit of Carlyle/Tucker/Galloway/Goode/Ballo sparked the game-changing run with their defensive energy
Multiple displays of hustle plays and floor-diving effort that energized Assembly Hall
Strong ball movement led to 21 assists on 30 made field goals
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: Andy Bottoms, Tony Adragna, Josh Pos
Live Show
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Why doesn't CMW call a timeout for a "teaching moment" at around the 10 minute mark 2nd half with 4 consecutive awful possessions...and make wholesale substitutions? At least "look" like you care...just there kinda glaring with his arms folded. Sucked the air out of Assembly Hall and lost our 22 point lead.