Indiana’s five-game winning streak was snapped with an 85-60 loss to Iowa on Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The loss dropped the Hoosiers to 13-4 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play.
Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Hawkeyes:
Indiana’s early turnovers set the tone
Entering Saturday’s game in Iowa City, Iowa had turned its opponents over 233 times in 15 games, an average of 15.5 per game. Taking care of the ball is essential to winning, particularly on the road in a challenging environment.
From the opening tip, it was apparent Indiana’s carelessness with the ball would be a theme.