Defensive performance not strong enough for IU against Butler
IU's defensive intensity was what made IU Coach Tom Crean upset the most.
IU's defensive intensity was what made IU Coach Tom Crean upset the most.
IU climbed to within two late but trailed by as much as 16 points in the second half.
The last 142 seconds of the first half is what did the Hoosiers in against Butler.
Sophomore forward OG Anunoby will return Saturday after missing three games with an ankle injury.
No team inside the top 10 moved this week.
The junior had 18 points and also showed leadership and resiliency.
Junior forward Juwan Morgan finally missed a shot but that may be his only mistake in the past few games.
Five IU players finished in double figures for the third time this season.
Junior guard Robert Johnson has set the tone on defense while leading a young group to success.
IU jumped four spots after going 3-0 in five games this week including a win against No. 3 North Carolina
Sophomore forward Thomas Bryant made just one field goal Sunday night but proved large in other ways.
Four games in eight days, the Hoosiers have a perfect week.
The Hoosiers defense held the Redhawks to 31.3 percent shooting.
The freshman had a career high 14 points.
Sophomore forward OG Anunoby is out indefinitely with an ankle injury.
Sophomore forward Juwan Morgan recorded his first career double-double Friday night.
SIU-Edwardsville head coach Jon Harris played for Crean at Marquette for three seasons.
Lessons from Fort Wayne loss help lead Hoosiers to victory against Tar Heels.
Junior guard James Blackmon Jr. is expected to play against No. 3 North Carolina.
The 1981 championship team, an IU baseball icon and a renowned singer will be there as IU tries to get its revenge.