IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Vindication found Rob Phinisee elevated about the masses.
Fans stormed Branch McCracken Court, pouring out of the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall stands as if the pandemic was a myth in the aftermath of Thursday night's 68-65 win over No. 4 Purdue, and as they did, Phinisee found his celebrating teammates.
Guard Xavier Johnson tried to lift him. Forward Trayce Jackson-Davis helped. Soon he was carried as a conquering hero, which he was.
"It was a surreal experience I won't forget," he said.