[AC] IU-Northwestern Postgame Show
Indiana suffered a devastating 72–68 home loss to Northwestern, falling to 17–11 overall and 8–9 in Big Ten play after squandering a strong first half and enduring another prolonged offensive drought.
Indiana suffered a devastating 72–68 home loss to Northwestern, falling to 17–11 overall and 8–9 in Big Ten play after squandering a strong first half and enduring another prolonged offensive drought.
The Hoosiers built an early lead behind hot shooting but went cold late, allowing a struggling Northwestern team to seize control and dramatically complicate Indiana’s NCAA tournament outlook.
Andy, Ryan, and Coach Tonsoni break down a frustrating defeat that exposed familiar issues on both ends of the floor:
• How Indiana’s red-hot start — fueled by Lamar Wilkerson’s early shooting — unraveled into a second-half scoring drought that decided the game
• Why the offense stalled into perimeter passing and late-clock jumpers during a decisive 10-minute stretch without a field goal
• The puzzling rotation decisions surrounding Tayton Conerway despite his clear impact attacking the rim
• Defensive breakdowns and matchup choices that allowed Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli to take over the second half
• The rebounding and physicality gaps that turned a struggling opponent into the more aggressive team
• Missed late foul calls that loomed large — while also highlighting why Indiana never should have been in that position
• What this loss means for Indiana’s tournament chances with urgency now surrounding the final stretch of the season
Plus, the Hall of a Moment, game balls, Hoosier Hustle Award, and a candid discussion of where Indiana stands heading into a critical matchup with Michigan State.
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