Indiana’s 2021-22 season ended on Thursday night with a 82-53 loss to Saint Mary’s in the NCAA tournament at the Moda Center in Portland.
The Hoosiers finished the season 21-14 and reached the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Gaels:
Indiana’s defense couldn’t hold up against disciplined Gaels
Indiana and Saint Mary’s was a matchup between two teams ranked in the top 20 of KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency ratings. Only one team lived up to that billing.
The Hoosiers started the game with energy and defending well, but it was short-lived.