IU loses third straight, Thomas makes history

On a day when the Hoosiers had a lot to celebrate, the final score disappointed them.

In front of the second largest crowd of the season, an estimated 3,558 people the Hoosiers (15-7, 8-5)  lost their third consecutive game Sunday falling 66-59 against Illinois (7-17, 3-10).

The Hoosiers got off to a slow start and found themselves down by 10 points with 6:31 to go in the first half. The Hoosiers went on a 12-3 run and cut the lead to two with 2:35 left in the half.

Senior Whitney Thomas scored 12 points and 10 rebounds. Her 10 boards made her the second player in the history of the women’s basketball program to record 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

With the three consecutive losses the Hoosiers will need to find answers before their game with Michigan State on Thursday.

Legette-Jack said her biggest concern is the spirit of the team.

“My concern is that we don’t loose our spirit,” she said. “The spirit is what guides us and sustains us and if we drop our spirit because the ball doesn’t go in the hole then what are we really left with.”