Illinois Defeats Indiana in a Physical Battle, 68-54: A Tough Loss for the Hoosiers
Ari Betterly | January 17Indiana falls to 4-2 in conference play.
Indiana falls to 4-2 in conference play.
A key veteran returned to action for Indiana on Saturday.
Defense and turnovers were key to Indiana’s success.
A senior leader's absence was noticeable in the loss.
The Hoosiers introduced fresh faces and showcased a revamped lineup.
She set the program record for most points scored in an NCAA Tournament game, passing Denise Jackson’s record of 25 set in 1983.
Holmes's backup Lilly Meister also suffered an injury, leaving their statuses unknown heading into the Big Ten tournament.
Six players scored in double digits.
The Hoosiers have now won 13 games in a row this season.
The Hoosiers were excellent in transition as well.