Tuesday, February 28
Bloomington, Ind.
7:00 PM
Indiana University
20-10,11-8Big Ten
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90
Iowa
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Iowa
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90
Indiana
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Indiana Drops Contest with Iowa
2/28/2023 9:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
By Pete DiPrimio
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Mike Woodson coached for answers that wouldn't come. Not Tuesday night against Iowa.
Indiana lost a game and any chance to share the Big Ten title, and it burned.
"It's unacceptable the way we played," Woodson said in the aftermath of the 90-68 loss. "I apologize to the fans.
"I'm the coach. I've got to get them ready to play. That was a (bad) performance."
Forward Trayce Jackson-Davis tried to explain how the No. 15/13 Hoosiers (20-11 overall, 11-8 in the Big Ten), so dominant at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall all season, coming off an impressive win at Purdue, could lose in such a way.
Iowa (19-11, 11-8) built leads as large as 25. It made 13 three-pointers and 12 layups, totaled 19 assists, shot 56 percent from the field and dominated the boards 39-27.
"We had a full meltdown of our defensive game plan," Jackson-Davis said. "They exploited it and hit shots. Credit to them.
"Everyone is upset. Doing this is not what we stand for. There's not much to be said. Come in and work."
Perhaps it was a letdown from Saturday's Purdue victory, or a continuation of Iowa's elite execution from its dramatic overtime win over Michigan State, or, most likely, a combination of the two
"There was no hangover," Jackson-Davis said. "It was the defensive end. They pushed up-tempo and fast. We played at their pace and they took advantage.
"It's been a while since a team dictated their tempo of offense like that. They shoot really well. They were hot already from the Michigan State game. They shot lights out. We never responded."
Iowa shot 61 percent in the first half with 13 assists en route to a 47-36 halftime lead, then made its first eight shots of the second half to build a 23-point advantage it never lost.
What could have made the difference?
"How about playing some defense?" Woodson said. "That would help. It was non-existent. They did everything they wanted to do."
The Hawkeyes have won four straight in the series.
"They competed," Woodson said. "They kicked our (behind). It was just that simple.
"We haven't given up 47 points in a half all year. Nothing we did defensively worked. We weren't there. I have to figure it out."
Jackson-Davis had 26 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four steals. He passed Alan Henderson for the program's career rebound record. He has 1,100 rebounds. Henderson finished with 1,091.
On this night, that didn't matter.
"Defensively, we just broke down," Jackson-Davis said. "They were comfortable."
No Hawkeye was more comfortable than forward Kris Murray, who totaled 26 points.
"You've got to look at (the game film)," Woodson said. "Learn from it. We've got to get back to work."
Iowa's shooting frenzy from three days earlier against Michigan State continued into Tuesday night's opening minutes. It hit its first five shots -- including three three-pointers -- plus its first three free throws for a 16-5 lead four minutes into the game.
IU picked up its defense, got the ball to Jackson-Davis, and closed to within four points at 24-20.
But a sixth Hawkeye three-pointer helped push them ahead 33-20. A seventh three-pointer made it 43-26 (via 64 percent shooting) and Woodson had seen enough. He called a timeout. The only thing keeping IU that close was Jackson-Davis's 13 points and six rebounds.
Jalen Hood-Schifino hit three straight baskets. Jackson-Davis scored inside. Hood-Schifino scored again. IU trailed 47-36 at halftime.
Momentum, it seemed, had found the Hoosiers.
They unleashed a full-court press to start the second half. Jackson-Davis got a steal and a dunk.
The crowd roared.
IU forced another turnover, but couldn't capitalize. Murray followed with a three-pointer to spark an 18-6 run and a 65-42 Iowa lead.
It was too much to overcome.
IU ends the regular season Sunday at home against Michigan. It needs a victory to have a chance to earn the double bye in next week's Big Ten tourney.
"You have to wash it out," Jackson-Davis said. "We have another game. We have to prepare for it. It's a quick turnover. Get ready to work in practice."
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Mike Woodson coached for answers that wouldn't come. Not Tuesday night against Iowa.
Indiana lost a game and any chance to share the Big Ten title, and it burned.
"It's unacceptable the way we played," Woodson said in the aftermath of the 90-68 loss. "I apologize to the fans.
"I'm the coach. I've got to get them ready to play. That was a (bad) performance."
Forward Trayce Jackson-Davis tried to explain how the No. 15/13 Hoosiers (20-11 overall, 11-8 in the Big Ten), so dominant at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall all season, coming off an impressive win at Purdue, could lose in such a way.
Iowa (19-11, 11-8) built leads as large as 25. It made 13 three-pointers and 12 layups, totaled 19 assists, shot 56 percent from the field and dominated the boards 39-27.
"We had a full meltdown of our defensive game plan," Jackson-Davis said. "They exploited it and hit shots. Credit to them.
"Everyone is upset. Doing this is not what we stand for. There's not much to be said. Come in and work."
Perhaps it was a letdown from Saturday's Purdue victory, or a continuation of Iowa's elite execution from its dramatic overtime win over Michigan State, or, most likely, a combination of the two
"There was no hangover," Jackson-Davis said. "It was the defensive end. They pushed up-tempo and fast. We played at their pace and they took advantage.
"It's been a while since a team dictated their tempo of offense like that. They shoot really well. They were hot already from the Michigan State game. They shot lights out. We never responded."
Iowa shot 61 percent in the first half with 13 assists en route to a 47-36 halftime lead, then made its first eight shots of the second half to build a 23-point advantage it never lost.
What could have made the difference?
"How about playing some defense?" Woodson said. "That would help. It was non-existent. They did everything they wanted to do."
The Hawkeyes have won four straight in the series.
"They competed," Woodson said. "They kicked our (behind). It was just that simple.
"We haven't given up 47 points in a half all year. Nothing we did defensively worked. We weren't there. I have to figure it out."
Jackson-Davis had 26 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four steals. He passed Alan Henderson for the program's career rebound record. He has 1,100 rebounds. Henderson finished with 1,091.
On this night, that didn't matter.
"Defensively, we just broke down," Jackson-Davis said. "They were comfortable."
No Hawkeye was more comfortable than forward Kris Murray, who totaled 26 points.
"You've got to look at (the game film)," Woodson said. "Learn from it. We've got to get back to work."
Iowa's shooting frenzy from three days earlier against Michigan State continued into Tuesday night's opening minutes. It hit its first five shots -- including three three-pointers -- plus its first three free throws for a 16-5 lead four minutes into the game.
IU picked up its defense, got the ball to Jackson-Davis, and closed to within four points at 24-20.
But a sixth Hawkeye three-pointer helped push them ahead 33-20. A seventh three-pointer made it 43-26 (via 64 percent shooting) and Woodson had seen enough. He called a timeout. The only thing keeping IU that close was Jackson-Davis's 13 points and six rebounds.
Jalen Hood-Schifino hit three straight baskets. Jackson-Davis scored inside. Hood-Schifino scored again. IU trailed 47-36 at halftime.
Momentum, it seemed, had found the Hoosiers.
They unleashed a full-court press to start the second half. Jackson-Davis got a steal and a dunk.
The crowd roared.
IU forced another turnover, but couldn't capitalize. Murray followed with a three-pointer to spark an 18-6 run and a 65-42 Iowa lead.
It was too much to overcome.
IU ends the regular season Sunday at home against Michigan. It needs a victory to have a chance to earn the double bye in next week's Big Ten tourney.
"You have to wash it out," Jackson-Davis said. "We have another game. We have to prepare for it. It's a quick turnover. Get ready to work in practice."
Team Stats
Iowa
IND
FG%
.556
.431
3FG%
.565
.182
FT%
.680
.800
RB
39
27
TO
10
10
STL
1
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
26
FGM
10
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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