[AC] IU-Nebraska Postgame Show
Indiana's concerning trend of lopsided losses continued in Lincoln, as the Hoosiers fell to Nebraska 85-68 in a game that spotlighted many of this team's persistent issues, particularly on defense.
Indiana's concerning trend of lopsided losses continued in Lincoln, as the Hoosiers fell to Nebraska 85-68 in a game that spotlighted many of this team's persistent issues, particularly on the defensive end.
The Hoosiers showed flashes of improved play and modern offensive principles in stretches, including battling back from early deficits in each half to make it a one-point game with seven minutes remaining. However, as has happened far too often under Mike Woodson, Indiana collapsed down the stretch as Nebraska closed on a 17-1 run.
Key topics discussed and analyzed in the postgame show include:
Indiana's defensive struggles, as they allowed Nebraska to shoot over 61% and score 1.25 points per possession
The unusual shot distribution, with IU attempting 35 three-pointers while post players Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo combined for just 10 shots
Myles Rice's impressive 20-point performance, including a crucial run where he scored 13 straight points that kept Indiana in the game (temporarily)
Luke Goode's continued emergence as an energy player and leader despite the team's struggles
Concerning trends about IU's ability to compete for 40 minutes on the road
Questions about whether this team's defensive issues can be fixed given both scheme and personnel limitations
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, Ryan Phillips, and Coach Brian Tonsoni
Live Show
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