Thoughts on a 66-44 loss to the Longhorns:
With the quality of competition ramped up for the third time in as many games, Indiana looked like a different team against the Longhorns on Tuesday afternoon. Its offense appeared fluid and dominated the likes of Tennessee Tech and Providence. But it all came crashing back to a familiar spot today. Long scoring droughts. Turnovers. Empty possessions. A sense of helplessness.
Shaka Smart’s pressure defense, its length and activity, proved a formidable foe for the Hoosiers in this Maui Invitational semifinal matchup. The first half numbers were atrocious.