Indiana knocked off Rutgers 82-59 on the road in Piscataway to snap a four-game losing streak and improve to 13-7 overall and 4-5 in Big Ten play.

Tucker DeVries looked like himself again with 16 first-half points to set the tone, while Nick Dorn exploded for a career-high 23 points in his first start, and Lamar Wilkerson added 27 to pace a balanced offensive attack that shot 50% from the field in both halves.

Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, and Andy Bottoms break down the much-needed victory and what it means heading into Tuesday's rivalry game against Purdue:

• How Tucker DeVries carried over his late-game momentum from Michigan and opened the game with back-to-back threes to give Indiana early control they never relinquished
• Nick Dorn's breakout performance hitting six threes and showing the confidence to take (and make) a crucial step-back three when Rutgers cut the lead to 12
• Why Indiana's patient half-court offense and willingness to attack the rim in key second-half moments—particularly drives by Tayton Conerway and Lamar Wilkerson—kept Rutgers from making a serious run
• Sam Alexis's defensive dominance with six blocks and 10 rebounds that gave Indiana the rim protection they've been missing
• The smart veteran decisions Indiana made throughout—only five turnovers, 15 fouls, and proper shot distribution with their three scorers taking 48 combined attempts
• What this performance means for building momentum heading into a crucial stretch with Purdue at home followed by road games at UCLA and USC
• An extended celebration of Indiana football's national championship and what it means for Hoosier fans who finally have their own championship story to tell

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 fell to third-ranked Michigan 86-72, extending their losing streak to four games and dropping the Hoosiers to 12-7 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play.

After falling behind 22-5 early without injured point guard Tayton Conerway and watching Tucker DeVries pick up two quick fouls, the Hoosiers never found their offensive rhythm against Michigan's size and defensive intensity, though they did show some fight late to cut a 24-point deficit to the final 14-point margin.

Coach Tonsoni breaks down the loss solo and looks ahead to Rutgers:

• Why this team simply cannot go through 8-10 minute stretches scoring only four points against quality competition, and how those droughts continue to define their losses
• The roster construction issues that are becoming more apparent with each loss, particularly the lack of athletic drivers and post presence to attack good defenses
• Tucker DeVries finally seeing shots fall late in the game after struggling for 30 minutes, and whether that can spark him moving forward
• Sam Alexis showing aggression and efficiency with 11 points in 19 minutes before fouling out, providing a glimpse of what Indiana needs from that position
• Reed Bailey's improved attack mentality driving to the rim, even if the finishing remains inconsistent
• Coach Tonsoni's measured approach to staying positive about the program's direction while acknowledging the deep frustration with how they're playing right now
• Why Friday's game at Rutgers feels critical for trying to end this streak before the Purdue rivalry game at Assembly Hall

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 defeated Miami 27-21 to capture the program's first-ever national championship and cap an improbable 16-0 season.

After jumping out to a 10-0 halftime lead, the Hoosiers weathered a second-half surge from the Hurricanes before a crucial fourth-down touchdown run by Fernando Mendoza and a game-sealing interception by Jamari Sharpe secured the victory and delivered the most unlikely championship in college football history.

Coach Tonsoni, Bob, Mike, Eddie, and Ryan celebrate the historic moment and break down the game:

• How Indiana's defensive scheme of dropping eight into coverage neutralized Miami's explosive passing attack in the first half before the Hurricanes found seams in the second
• Fernando Mendoza's gutsy fourth-and-five touchdown run that embodied this team's resilience, and why it ranks alongside Keith Smart's shot in Indiana sports lore
• Coach Cignetti's brilliant timeout call in the final minutes that broke Miami's tempo and set up the game-sealing interception
• Charlie Becker's emergence as a clutch performer with crucial sideline catches that kept drives alive when Indiana needed them most
• The blocked punt by Mikail Kamara for a touchdown that restored a two-possession lead when Miami threatened to take control
• Why this represents the greatest coaching job in sports history and the most unlikely championship ever won, surpassing even the Miracle on Ice
• What this moment means for former players who endured decades of losing, longtime fans who never thought they'd see this day, and Scott Dolson's 30-year journey to bring this vision to life

Plus: live reactions from Kirkwood Avenue, gratitude for everyone who believed, and the celebration of a lifetime for Hoosier Nation.

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Indiana fell to Iowa 78-61 at home, dropping the Hoosiers to 12-6 overall and 3-4 in Big Ten play in a third consecutive loss that has this season teetering on the ... yeah, you know what work is coming ... brink.

After Iowa controlled the game from the opening tip and imposed their will on the Hoosiers, Indiana briefly cut the deficit to five in the second half before the bottom fell out once again, continuing a disturbing pattern of collapses that has defined their most disappointing losses this season.

Jerod, Eddie, Bob, Mike, and Ryan break down the loss and assess where this program stands:

• Why this team simply isn't talented enough to play poorly and still compete, and how fatigue—admitted publicly by Darian DeVries—is starting to catch up with a rotation stretched too thin
• The losing that's starting to creep into this team's psyche after three straight deflating defeats, and whether there's still enough will to fight through the brutal stretch ahead
• How Iowa's Bennett Sturts and Payton Sandfort combined to nearly outscore Indiana by themselves, exposing the gap between teams with multiple attackers and Indiana's limited offensive options
• Bob and Mike's eye-witness account from Assembly Hall, including the frustration on the bench and the vibes from a crowd that watched another winnable home game slip away
• Tayton Conway's ankle injury that removed the one player who could consistently penetrate Iowa's defense, and what it means when this team loses its only reliable driver
• The roster construction issues that one host compares to having elite wide receivers but no offensive line or quarterback to get them the ball
• Whether Indiana is now in tournament danger zone after dropping two home games they should have won, and what the math looks like with Michigan and Purdue looming

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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

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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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