When IU men’s basketball played Mo…, concerns surfaced…
There were a few ways to interpret Indiana’s Saturday loss to No. 2 Kansas after they let a double-digit lead slip away.
There were some encouraging moments in the game as IU performed admirably for thirty minutes, nearly pushing one of the top teams in the nation to the limit. However, it was a wasted opportunity for the squad to leave that performance empty-handed, missing out on a historic non-conference victory.
However, Indiana’s 69-68 victory over Morehead State on Tuesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall can only be described in one way.
While the Hoosiers (8-3) managed to escape disaster by rallying from a 15-point deficit to win an upset, their play for the majority of the contest raises serious questions about this team. If there were any faint warning signs in the Kansas game, this match was a replica of Indiana’s infamous “William Tell” timeout.
This might have been a disappointing game for IU after a thrilling, highly anticipated matchup. To be fair, Morehead State (8-4) is hardly a pushover either; as one of the best teams in the Ohio Valley this year, the Eagles have a chance to compete for the league’s NCAA Tournament berth.
“The Kansas game was excellent. We performed admirably in that game, in my opinion, but we were just not good enough. That does not imply that you must return to the game and lay an egg in order to begin it again. It is not acceptable. After the game, Woodson remarked, “That is on me, man.” “I felt like we did not play well in the first half. That ought never should occur. Simply put, I need to maintain improving as a coach in order to ensure that we do not find ourselves in that predicament once more.
