Thoughts on an 81-76 loss to the Boilermakers:
Going into Mackey Arena as a big underdog is never an easy task.
But Indiana was more than up for the challenge. The Hoosiers played with more aggression to start. They didn’t let the raucous environment rattle them. The rivalry was on for 40 minutes tonight, no matter Purdue’s higher ranking, the betting line, or the lack of faith Indiana’s fans had heading into the game.
Early on, Indiana was turning it over too much, but the Hoosiers hit the offensive glass hard, which helped counter their miscues.