[AC] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show
Indiana fell to Ohio State 91–78 in Columbus in the regular-season finale, dropping to 18–13 overall and 9–11 in Big Ten play and effectively ending their at-large NCAA tournament hopes.
Indiana fell to Ohio State 91–78 in Columbus in the regular-season finale, dropping to 18–13 overall and 9–11 in Big Ten play and effectively ending their at-large NCAA tournament hopes.
The Hoosiers kept the game competitive early but were undone by Ohio State’s hot perimeter shooting and Indiana’s inability to match the Buckeyes’ physicality and shot creation for long stretches.
Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, Mike Wiemuth, and Bob Moats break down the disappointing road loss and what it says about Indiana’s roster and future:
• Ohio State’s blistering three-point shooting that repeatedly stretched Indiana’s defense beyond its limits
• The physical mismatch that showed up in rebounding battles, defensive rotations, and late-game fouling
• Lamar Wilkerson’s aggressive play — including one costly late decision — that captured both his importance and the burden he carried all season
• Why Indiana’s roster construction left them without enough playmakers or shot creators to keep up with elite Big Ten teams
• The defensive dilemma of trying to contain Bruce Thornton while Ohio State’s other weapons punished every adjustment
• Jerod’s sobering “banner moment” reflection on what the end of the regular season means for the program’s immediate future
• The looming offseason and why roster upgrades are now the clearest path forward for Darian DeVries’ system
Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.
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