With 38 seconds left in the game against Maryland, Indiana led by four and all was right in the Indiana men’s basketball universe. Had the H
Indiana basketball would like a do-over on the final minute against Maryland, here's what went wrong for the Hoosiers:
The ball landed with a thud on Branch McCracken Court — a fall from grace similar to that of Indiana men’s basketball, which squandered a 4-point lead in the final 30 seconds en route to a 79-78 loss to Maryland. Indiana (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) has lost four of its last five games. Sunday’s defeat may sting more than the others.
The Hoosiers overcame double-digit deficits to lead, showing its Big Ten title potential against a quality Maryland team, but it was left unfulfilled.
Indiana hosts Maryland in a key Big Ten Conference game, one that the Hoosiers need to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.
As the final buzzer sounded, Indiana senior forward Luke Goode stood underneath the basket with his arms out as to shrug, completely dumbfounded by what had just transpired.
With 38 seconds left Sunday against Maryland, Indiana's Anthony Leal scored inside and added a free throw, putting the Hoosiers up by four in a have-to-have-it game.
Rice made the go-ahead three-pointer with 7.5 seconds left as Maryland prevailed, 79-78, for its fifth victory in six games.
Indiana fans have run out of patience with Mike Woodson. After the Hoosiers collapsed late and suffered a 79-78 loss to Maryland on Sunday, the home crowd booed its head coach as he left the floor. It appeared Woodson was heading to the locker room,
The Terrapins (16-5, 6-4) earned their third straight Big Ten Conference win and their second straight on the road. Indiana (14-7, 5-5) has lost four of its last five.
Indiana lost to Maryland Sunday afternoon at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 79-78. Maryland led 38-37 at halftime. Mackenzie Mgbako and Myles Rice led the Hoosiers with 16 points
Maryland shot 49% from the field (30 of 61) and was 12 of 24 from 3-point range. Rodney Rice hit 5 of 7 from beyond the arc and finished with 23 points for Maryland. Ja'Kobe Gillespie was 4 of 10 from deep to add 18 points with nine assists. Miguel added 15 points and Julian Reese added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Queen pulled down 11 rebounds.