The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

Indiana surrendered a late lead at Oregon, falling 73-64 after being outscored 10-0 in the final 1:30 when execution once again faltered at the worst possible time. The Hoosiers competed well on the road against a surging Ducks team but couldn't overcome a massive free throw disparity (19-21 for Oregon vs 3-7 for IU) and 23 Oregon second-chance points. Among the topics discussed: Indiana's inabili...

Indiana kept its late-season momentum rolling with a commanding 78-62 road victory over Washington, marking the Hoosiers' fourth win in their last five games and pushing their record to 18-11 (9-9 in Big Ten play). IU controlled the game almost from the opening tip, building a double-digit first-half lead and responding decisively whenever Washington threatened to make it close. Malik Reneau deliv...

Indiana continued its late-season resurgence with an 83-78 victory over Penn State, marking their third win in four games and improving to 17-11 (8-9 in Big Ten play). Despite playing without Malik Reneau (out with the flu), the Hoosiers delivered an offensive masterclass with 24 assists on 29 made field goals and shot a blistering 10-for-15 from beyond the arc. Trey Galloway stepped up in crucial...

In a raucous Assembly Hall, Indiana delivered a stunning performance to defeat rival Purdue 73-58, highlighted by a dominant second-half surge that saw the Hoosiers outscore the Boilermakers 48-21 after intermission. Despite trailing by 12 at halftime, IU unleashed a devastating 28-3 run early in the second period behind suffocating defense and efficient offense to take control against their in-st...

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 top...

Indiana delivered a stunning upset in East Lansing, defeating Michigan State 71-67 to delay Tom Izzo's bid to break Bob Knight's all-time Big Ten wins record. The Hoosiers showed impressive resilience and toughness, particularly in the second half behind Malik Reneau's 16 points after intermission. The win ended a difficult stretch for the program and demonstrated what this team is capable of when...

Indiana's troubling downward spiral hit a new low as the Hoosiers were blitzed early, falling behind 26-4 in the opening minutes en route to a 76-64 loss at Wisconsin. The final 12-point margin masked what was effectively a 20-point defeat, as Indiana only made it close with late points against Wisconsin's reserves. While freshman Bryson Tucker provided a rare bright spot with improved three-point...

Indiana put together one of its better performances of the season but ultimately came up short in an 81-76 loss at #10 Purdue. The Hoosiers led by as many as seven points in the first half and showed tremendous resilience in the second half, responding to a Purdue run with a 12-0 spurt of their own to retake the lead. However, the Boilermakers made enough plays down the stretch to secure the victo...

Indiana let a late lead slip away in the final minute as Maryland escaped Assembly Hall with a 79-78 victory, dealing a crushing blow to IU's NCAA tournament hopes. The Hoosiers built a four-point lead in the closing minutes behind huge plays from Anthony Leal and Myles Rice, but defensive breakdowns and poor late-game execution proved costly. After getting clutch plays from Leal and a strong seco...

Indiana continued its frustrating pattern of inconsistency on Tuesday night, falling 79-70 at Northwestern for their fifth straight loss to the Wildcats. After building a six-point halftime lead with an 18-2 run to close the first half, IU's defense completely fell apart after intermission as Northwestern scored 54 second-half points on a blistering 62.5% shooting. While Indiana showed brief signs...

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Illinois thoroughly dominated Indiana in a 94-69 rout at Assembly Hall that represented one of the program's most discouraging performances in recent memory. The Hoosiers fell behind by 30 in the first half and never mounted a serious challenge, dropping their second straight game by 25+ points. Defense and effort were major issues from the opening tip, as Illinois built their lead through a combi...

Indiana suffered another embarrassing road defeat, falling apart in the second half as Iowa handed the Hoosiers their second blowout loss in Big Ten play. After briefly showing signs of life with a first-half run to take a 28-25 lead, Indiana surrendered an 18-5 run to close the half and then was outscored 14-5 to open the second period. From there, the team's effort and execution completely colla...

Indiana continued its strong play of late, using a dominant second half and balanced scoring attack to secure its fourth Big Ten win and fifth straight victory overall. After a sluggish start, the Hoosiers found their rhythm behind outstanding performances from Myles Rice (19 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists) and another efficient outing from Oumar Ballo, ultimately pulling away for a comfortable dou...

Indiana secured its first Quad 1 win of the season, using an impressive 12-0 run to start the second half and strong performances from Oumar Ballo (25 points, 13 rebounds) and Mackenzie Mgbako to earn a crucial Big Ten road victory. Playing without injured forward Malik Reneau, the Hoosiers showed improved offensive spacing and flow for the second straight game, hitting timely three-pointers and c...

Indiana showed improved offensive balance and competitive spirit in defeating Rutgers at Assembly Hall, overcoming the early loss of Malik Reneau to secure an important conference win. Despite an incredible 39-point performance from Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the Hoosiers maintained control throughout most of the second half and found enough offensive firepower to secure a double-digit victory....

Despite leading throughout, Indiana struggled to put away Winthrop in their final non-conference game, showing many of the same concerning trends that have plagued them recently. Playing without Oumar Ballo (lower leg injury?), the Hoosiers allowed an 8-0 Winthrop run late that cut the lead to one before ultimately securing a nine-point win that felt much closer than the final margin suggests. The...

Indiana struggled but ultimately prevailed over Chattanooga 74-65, showing many of the same inconsistencies that have plagued them throughout the early season. The Hoosiers allowed Chattanooga to lead for nearly 13 minutes of the first half before making defensive adjustments, then endured a concerning 7-minute scoring drought in the second half that allowed the Mocs to stay within striking distan...

Indiana's concerning trend of lopsided losses continued in Lincoln, as the Hoosiers fell to Nebraska 85-68 in a game that spotlighted many of this team's persistent issues, particularly on the defensive end. The Hoosiers showed flashes of improved play and modern offensive principles in stretches, including battling back from early deficits in each half to make it a one-point game with seven minut...

Indiana opened Big Ten play with an impressive 82-67 victory over Minnesota, highlighted by strong bench contributions from Kanaan Carlyle (14 points) and Bryson Tucker (16 points) that keyed a decisive 16-1 first-half run. This was one of IU's most complete performances of the season as the Hoosiers controlled the tempo throughout, overcoming some early defensive lapses to dominate inside with th...

Indiana's 76-57 victory over Miami (OH) displayed both the team's immense potential when locked in and lingering concerns about consistency. The Hoosiers built an early lead, let Miami back in, then pulled away late behind strong performances from their frontcourt. Omar Ballo's dominant 18-rebound, 6-assist effort and Malik Reneau's efficient 19-point performance highlighted IU's size advantage, b...

After struggling in the Bahamas, Indiana showed some encouraging signs on offense in a decisive 97-71 victory over Sam Houston State, highlighted by a smaller lineup and strong bench contributions. Mike Woodson demonstrated flexibility by moving away from the two-big lineup that had struggled previously, while Luke Goode (career-high 18 points) and Anthony Leal provided crucial energy and executio...

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Indiana put forth one of the most disappointing performances of the Mike Woodson era in an 89-61 loss to Louisville in the Battle 4 Atlantis opener. The Hoosiers looked unprepared and uninspired from the opening tip, falling behind early and showing little fight as Louisville steadily built their lead throughout the game. The loss severely damages Indiana's non-conference resume and raises serious...

Indiana's struggles with consistency continued even in victory, as stretches of dominant play were mixed with concerning lapses in what became a closer-than-expected 69-58 win over UNC Greensboro. The Hoosiers jumped out to an early 21-4 lead but allowed UNCG to battle back and tie the game in the second half before freshman Bryson Tucker helped IU pull away. Poor defensive rebounding and stagnant...