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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Indiana secured a crucial road victory over Maryland 84-66, improving to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play.

After a sluggish first half where the Hoosiers struggled to find offensive rhythm against Maryland's physical defense, IU leaned on relentless drives to the free throw line—going 16-for-16 in the opening half—to take a five-point lead into the break, then exploded in the second half behind Lamar Wilkerson's sensational stretch to pull away for an 18-point road win.

Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Coach Moats break down the win and look ahead to a massive showdown with undefeated Nebraska:

• How Tayton Conerway and Conor Enright attacked the paint in the first half when Maryland's physicality took away Indiana's three-point looks, and why their aggressive drives to the basket opened up everything else
• Lamar Wilkerson's explosive 16-point second-half run where he scored 16 straight Indiana points to blow the game open, including a thunderous dunk that put an exclamation point on the victory
• The coaching adjustments Darian DeVries made throughout the game, and how Maryland's attempt to switch to a matchup zone in the second half backfired and opened up Indiana's offense even more
• Why Indiana's guards scoring 59 points with 18 rebounds and only four turnovers was the story of the game, and what it means for this team's ability to win different ways
• Trent Sisley's hustle plays on the offensive glass and his continued development as a freshman willing to do the little things to earn minutes
• The lingering rebounding concerns on free throw blockouts where Maryland got three offensive rebounds that led to kickout threes
• What this road win means for Indiana's resume heading into a critical four-game stretch against Nebraska, Michigan State, Iowa, and Michigan

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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Indiana knocked off Washington 90-80 to improve to 11-3 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play. After a blistering offensive start where the Hoosiers hit five threes on their first five possessions, they had to navigate second-half foul trouble and some offensive struggles before pulling away for a crucial home victory.

Andy, Coach Tonsoni, Ryan, and Jerod break down the win and look ahead to a big road test at Maryland:

• How Tayton Conerway and Conor Enright torched Washington's triangle-and-two defense designed to stop Tucker DeVries and Lamar Wilkerson
• The coaching adjustments Darian DeVries made throughout the game, including strategic zone looks and rotation decisions that neutralized Washington's size
• Trent Sisley's explosive second-half stretch where he channeled his inner Strap from Hoosiers and single-handedly extended Indiana's lead
• Why Indiana's second-half foul trouble kept Washington in the game despite dominant stretches, and whether aggressive defense is worth the trade-off
• Lamar Wilkerson's clutch performance down the stretch and how he continues to evolve as more than just a shooter
• What this balanced scoring effort (eight players with 4+ points) means for Indiana's ability to beat different defensive schemes
• Coach Tonsoni's incredible Rose Bowl experience and reflections on the Indiana football program's historic moment

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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Indiana handled Siena 81-60 to improve to 10-3 overall, closing out a solid non-conference slate before a 12-day break. The Hoosiers dominated the first half with a 46-20 lead behind intense defensive pressure, but struggled through the opening eight minutes of the second half before regaining control and pushing the lead back to 26 points.

Coach Tonsoni, Ryan, and Andy break down a tale of two halves that featured excellent stretches mixed with concerning lapses, highlighting both the team's potential and persistent issues as they prepare for Big Ten play.

• Lamar Wilkerson's first-half dominance with 19 points showcased his expanded offensive game with shot fakes, drives, and playmaking ability.
• Tayton Conerway's second-half spark attacking the rim rescued Indiana from an eight-point drought to start the half.
• Nick Dorn's shooting surge since returning from injury gives Indiana crucial floor spacing as a legitimate three-point threat.
• The persistent fouling problem with 26 fouls called raises concerns about how this team will handle more athletic Big Ten opponents.
• Tucker DeVries' 11 rebounds and early post touches suggest potential tactical adjustments for facing bigger conference competition.
• Trent Sisley's limited nine minutes and the team's 11 assists against 13 turnovers highlight rotation questions and offensive flow issues.
• The 10-3 non-conference finish positions Indiana as a fringe tournament team (28th in KenPom) heading into a loaded Big Ten with seven top-25 teams.

That's all in this edition of The Assembly Call.

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Indiana suffered another loss, falling 72-60 to Kentucky at Rupp Arena in a game of two vastly different halves.

The Hoosiers led 39-32 at halftime despite shooting just 21% from three-point range, but were overwhelmed in the second half by Kentucky, who combined with superior athleticism to spark a decisive run that exposed Indiana's lack of size and north-south ability.

Coach Tonsoni, Bob, and Mike break down a disappointing performance where Indiana did many things poorly but still had chances to win before being outclassed by Kentucky's athletes in the final 15 minutes.

• Lamar Wilkerson's fourth foul at the 17-minute mark proved catastrophic, removing Indiana's best athlete just as Kentucky began dominating the glass and attacking downhill.
• Point guard play from Tayton Conerway and Conor Enright struggled under pressure, with the team finishing with just eight assists and 18 total turnovers.
• Nick Dorn's aggressive first-half drives and seven free throws showed the spark Indiana needs from him consistently against quality competition.
• Tucker DeVries battled hard with 15 points and seven rebounds, but Indiana's 4-for-24 three-point shooting made it impossible to overcome Kentucky's dominance in the paint.
• Kentucky's second-half lineup adjustments to feature their most athletic players exposed roster construction issues that will need addressing in future portal cycles.
• Indiana's 26-for-29 free throw shooting and competitive effort for 30 minutes offered some positives before fatigue and athleticism gaps became insurmountable.
• The week off before hosting Chicago State provides crucial time to work on ball security, limiting fouls, and finding more reliable interior scoring options.

On the mics: Brian Tonsoni, Bob Moats, Mike Wiemuth

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And ... Lamar Wilkerson just hit another 3-pointer.

Indiana bounced back emphatically from back-to-back losses, demolishing Penn State 113-72 at Assembly Hall to improve to 8-2 on the season and 1-1 in Big Ten play.

Lamar Wilkerson authored one of the greatest offensive performances in program history, scoring 44 points on just 24 minutes while breaking both the Assembly Hall single-game scoring record and IU's single-game three-pointer record with 10 triples.

Andy, Ryan, and Jerod break down a dominant performance where Indiana's offense clicked on all cylinders and the Hoosiers looked like a completely different team than the one that struggled against Minnesota and Louisville.

• Wilkerson's historic shooting display and how he attacked at all three levels, not just from beyond the arc, while maintaining unselfish play with four assists.
• The fast start that set the tone, with Wilkerson hitting three straight threes after IU's first miss and Indiana never trailing again.
• Reed Bailey's strong response to coming off the bench, scoring 18 points on perfect shooting while cutting harder and playing more aggressively.
• Tayton Conerway's all-around excellence with 17 points and seven assists, plus his defensive intensity that helped force 14 Penn State turnovers.
• The stunning offensive efficiency numbers, including 68.9% shooting from the field, 54.8% from three, and 30 assists on 42 field goals.
• Nick Dorn's continued development showing he can score off the dribble, not just from three-point range, as he reached double figures for the third time in four games.

Plus, looking ahead to Saturday's marquee matchup at Kentucky between two teams ranked in the top 21 of KenPom, plus reflections on Indiana football's historic Big Ten Championship victory over Ohio State.

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Indiana suffered its second consecutive loss, falling 87-78 to No. 9 Louisville at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, dropping the Hoosiers to 7-2 on the season.

The Hoosiers dug themselves an inexcusable 16-0 hole to start the game and never recovered, though they showed fight in the second half to keep the final margin respectable against a more talented, athletic Louisville squad in year two of their rebuild.

Bob and Ryan break down a disappointing performance where Indiana played soft in the first half before competing much better over the final 20 minutes, though critical mistakes at key moments prevented them from ever truly threatening.

• The hosts examine Indiana's shocking inability to finish at the rim in the opening half and how that set the tone for 20 brutal minutes.
• They discuss the stark contrast between the first and second halves, including which adjustments helped Indiana finally compete and where momentum-killing mistakes derailed potential comeback opportunities.
• Nick Dorn's second-half performance gets the spotlight as he provided crucial shooting when Indiana desperately needed a spark off the bench.
• Connor Enright's defensive masterclass on Mikael Brown and what it revealed about Louisville's balanced offensive attack.
• The surprising statistical parity between these two teams in rebounding, turnovers, and hustle points—and what that gap between the stats and the eye test tells us about the talent differential.
• Concerns about the back-to-back nature of these losses and what Indiana must prove in upcoming games against Penn State and Kentucky.
• The broader context of a historic day for IU athletics, with the football team playing in the Big Ten Championship Game while basketball searches for answers.

On the mics: Bob Moats, Ryan Phillips

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Indiana suffered its first loss of the season, falling 73-64 at Minnesota in the Big Ten opener as the Hoosiers struggled with execution and physicality throughout while shooting just 40% from the field, 29.6% from three, and a dismal 60% from the free throw line.

A blocked dunk attempt by Tucker DeVries late in the first half shifted momentum to Minnesota, and despite multiple opportunities to seize control, Indiana looked unfocused and rattled on the road for the first time under Darian DeVries.

Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Ryan break down a disappointing performance where Indiana did many things poorly but still had chances to win, examining what went wrong and how this veteran team needs to respond against Louisville on Saturday.

• The blocked DeVries dunk that changed the game's complexion, followed by Indiana putting Minnesota on the free throw line five straight possessions while going scoreless themselves
• Tayton Conerway's team-high 18 points in just 23 minutes as the only player consistently creating his own shot, raising questions about extended bench time
• The fatal free throw shooting (12-20, including 3-10 to start the second half) when Indiana had Minnesota's bigs in deep foul trouble
• Lamar Wilkerson's gutsy second-half stretch hitting a three, blocking a shot, and getting a steal despite being blocked at the rim multiple times
• Sam Alexis's strong performance (10 points, 5-7 shooting) compared to Reed Bailey's struggles, highlighting the ongoing center rotation questions
• The stagnant offense managing just eight assists while failing to sustain defensive intensity or execute despite various adjustments from DeVries
• Minnesota controlling tempo and out-rebounding Indiana 40-25 while holding them to just three fast break points

All that and more on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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