Thoughts on an 80-77 loss to the Hawkeyes:
Indiana held Iowa’s high-powered offense in check for the first half, allowing just .90 points per possession. It was another strong defensive performance for this team in the Big Ten tournament.
As the second half unfolded, Indiana kept things in control, even amassing a nine-point lead with 5:29 to go on a Trayce Jackson-Davis breakaway dunk. But one thing seemed clear: Indiana was losing its legs as it played its third game in as many days. Iowa makes you work and move on defense with all their screens and movement on the perimeter.