[AC] IU-Michigan State Postgame Show
Indiana fell to Michigan State 81-60 in a deflating road loss that dropped the Hoosiers to 12-5 overall and 3-3 in Big Ten play.
Indiana fell to Michigan State 81-60 in a deflating road loss that dropped the Hoosiers to 12-5 overall and 3-3 in Big Ten play.
After battling back to tie the game at 53-53 midway through the second half following strong stretches to close the first half and open the second, the wheels completely fell off as Michigan State went on a devastating 26-2 run that turned a competitive game into a 21-point blowout and left Indiana searching for answers heading into a critical home matchup with Iowa.
Jerod, Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Ryan break down the loss and look ahead to Saturday’s must-win game:
Why these extended collapses in the second half are becoming a feature of this roster rather than a bug, and what it means for Indiana’s ability to compete against quality opponents
The physicality and athleticism gap that Michigan State exposed when they decided to clamp down defensively and took away Indiana’s primary options
Tayton Conerway’s frustrating inconsistency despite nine assists, and why his defensive intensity needs to return if this team has any tournament hopes
Coach Tonsoni’s pointed rant about mental toughness, off-ball movement, and effort—the kind that makes you think he might actually go run sprints in Delphi
The turnovers and bad fouls that continue to plague this team, including Reid Bailey’s flagrant foul that epitomized a night of poor decisions
What Saturday’s Iowa game has become after back-to-back devastating losses, and why it feels like a season-defining moment
The roster construction issues exposed by this loss and whether this team can still salvage an NCAA tournament berth
Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award. This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.
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