The Hoosiers had a poor final minute to end an otherwise impressive comeback in a loss against Maryland at Assembly Hall. Here's how the players fared.
The Hoosiers starting guard Myles Rice missed a wild shot from deep in the corner at the buzzer on a final possession marred by confusion. The Hoosiers lost, 79-78, for the fourth time in five games despite erasing a 10-point deficit in the second half that saw them playing with the kind of intensity that was lacking in recent weeks.
The Hoosiers had a quality win against Maryland all but bottled up. Then Indiana didn't foul, had late substitutions and poor execution on its last play.
Indiana men’s basketball needed one more basket. Trailing 79-78 with three seconds remaining in the game, senior forward Luke Goode stood up from the bench, made his way to the scorer’s table and entered the contest as a late-game substitution.
Conference play in the Big Ten continues Sunday when Indiana plays host to Maryland on CBS. This weekend will mark the first and only scheduled meeting between the Big Ten programs this season. Maryland has been one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten since falling to 1-3 in conference play earlier this month.
Indiana failed to execute down the stretch as turnovers, missed free throws and defensive breakdowns doomed it in a critical conference loss. After the game, head coach Mike Woodson quickly pinpointed where things went wrong, via Todd Golden of Sports Illustrated.
Despite his efforts, Leal was subbed out during Indiana’s final chance at victory. Redshirt sophomore guard Myles Rice’s fadeaway 3-pointer fell short as the Hoosiers lost in heartbreaking fashion 79-78 to Maryland on Sunday afternoon.
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Maryland men’s basketball can vouch for the Midwest’s reputation for hospitality. The Terps completed a successful two-game road swing through the heartland of the nation punctuated by Rodney Rice’s 3-pointer with seven seconds left in regulation to defeat host Indiana,
Maryland men's basketball defeated Indiana 79-78, on Jan. 26 for its second consecutive conference road victory.