Quick thoughts on a 77-65 win against North Carolina:
How it happened
The first half was a defensive clinic for Indiana on Branch McCracken Court. The Hoosiers smothered North Carolina and held the Tar Heels to 29 points on just 8-for-28 shooting. But even with the stellar defensive effort, Indiana couldn’t separate itself from last season’s national runner-up.
Fouls were a big reason, as the Hoosiers committed 11 of them and sent North Carolina to the free throw line 14 times. The Tar Heels led 22-21 at the 7:41 mark before a 13-2 run put the Hoosiers ahead 34-24.