BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Through the first 20 minutes vs. North Alabama, IU head coach Archie Miller was not pleased with his team's defensive performance.
The Hoosiers allowed the Lions to knock down 7-of-10 shots from 3-point range, and North Alabama made 14-of-26 shots from the floor overall to trail by just seven points at halftime, 47-40. Indiana's defense would have to get better, and fast.
For a coach who prides himself on defense, Miller went into the locker room looking to light a fire.
Whatever he did worked wonders.
Indiana allowed just 25 second-half points in a 91-65 win at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall to move IU to 3-0 on the season.