[AC] IU-Minnesota Postgame Show
Indiana suffered its first loss of the season, falling 73-64 at Minnesota in the Big Ten opener.
Indiana suffered its first loss of the season, falling 73-64 at Minnesota in the Big Ten opener as the Hoosiers struggled with execution and physicality throughout while shooting just 40% from the field, 29.6% from three, and a dismal 60% from the free throw line.
A blocked dunk attempt by Tucker DeVries late in the first half shifted momentum to Minnesota, and despite multiple opportunities to seize control, Indiana looked unfocused and rattled on the road for the first time under Darian DeVries.
Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Ryan break down a disappointing performance where Indiana did many things poorly but still had chances to win, examining what went wrong and how this veteran team needs to respond against Louisville on Saturday.
The blocked DeVries dunk that changed the game’s complexion, followed by Indiana putting Minnesota on the free throw line five straight possessions while going scoreless themselves
Tayton Conerway’s team-high 18 points in just 23 minutes as the only player consistently creating his own shot, raising questions about extended bench time
The fatal free throw shooting (12-20, including 3-10 to start the second half) when Indiana had Minnesota’s bigs in deep foul trouble
Lamar Wilkerson’s gutsy second-half stretch hitting a three, blocking a shot, and getting a steal despite being blocked at the rim multiple times
Sam Alexis’s strong performance (10 points, 5-7 shooting) compared to Reed Bailey’s struggles, highlighting the ongoing center rotation questions
The stagnant offense managing just eight assists while failing to sustain defensive intensity or execute despite various adjustments from DeVries
Minnesota controlling tempo and out-rebounding Indiana 40-25 while holding them to just three fast break points
All that and more on this edition of the show.
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Hoosiers clearly were outplayed and not ready for this contest.