[AC] IU-UCLA Postgame Show
Indiana's inconsistent season continued with a hard-fought but ultimately disappointing 72-68 home loss to UCLA.
Indiana's inconsistent season continued with a hard-fought but ultimately disappointing 72-68 home loss to UCLA.
Despite a spirited second-half comeback attempt led by Luke Goode's hot shooting, the Hoosiers couldn't quite overcome their early struggles against UCLA's stifling defense.
The loss dropped Indiana to 15-11 (6-9 Big Ten) and marked their fourth straight defeat at Assembly Hall.
Key topics analyzed:
Strong defensive effort from UCLA disrupted Indiana's offense, particularly in a lengthy first-half scoring drought
Luke Goode's second-half surge (14 points) sparked Indiana's comeback attempt
Indiana showed resilience battling back multiple times but couldn't get over the hump
Mackenzie Mgbako's potential game-tying shot in the final minute rimmed out
Improved ball security (only 8 turnovers) wasn't enough to overcome shooting struggles
Assembly Hall crowd provided great energy despite recent program challenges
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: Coach Brian Tonsoni, Coach Bob Moats, and Josh Pos
Live Show
Watch on our YouTube channel below. (Open the link in YouTube to see a replay of the ChatMob alongside the show.)
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