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Dicey foul by Bates. Borderline F1. 

Just now, BGleas said:

Still wonder if that half ends differenf without that atrocious double dribble call on JHS. 

Both teams were confused on that one when the break was stopped. Just ridiculous. 

1 minute ago, Hoosier987 said:

Have a friend at the game. Says it clear Race isn’t 100%. 

It's pretty obvious he should be third big on the court at this point. His leg just isn't there.

4 minutes ago, D-BONE said:

We can suck it up - officiating or not - and become the aggressor right out of the gate 2nd half or chalk up a loss.

Yep....this is spot on. Tough teams weather these situations. I'm not sure we're there but pulling this one out would be a hell of a feat and say a lot about this team. 

1 minute ago, mrflynn03 said:

11-5 in fouls.  Smh

We're 4 free throws over the limit and they're up 8. How about that. Clown show by the refs. 

2 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

What is Geronimo doing? 

I constantly flex between "Yes, Geronimo!!" and "No, Geronimo!!

Hey folks...don't post often these days but I'm a little stunned by that series of ref events there. We likely lost Race for while to a play that the refs swallowed their whistles on and then got teed up for throwing the ball to the refs. Proud of this team responding well and not completely collapsing at the end of the half after that chaos. 

And let's thank Woodson for building this team deep. We have players to replace those who are going down, but we can't afford any more losses at this point.  Go IU.....let's hope we hold strong this second half!! 

Granted out team should put itself into a position where ref call don't matter, but this may be the second loss of our season where the refs played a key role is stomping out our momentum on the road at key times. 

Nice to see Bates step up and hit big shots. More of that please!!

32% FG percent. Head scratching.

Just now, Hoosier987 said:

I’m going to state what I think is obvious.
Outside a couple good games against lesser competition, Bates’ IU career has been a disappointment so far.   He’s been completely lost on defense this game and outside of a pull up jumper he’s been lost on offense. Sure would be nice for a breakout game from him on the National Stage. 

Can't disagree with any of this. He's been disappointing and has the ability to have a huge break out game at any point. Let's hope it's tonight! 

I feel like I have the basketball flu after that half. Ugh. 🤢

Just now, IUwins0708 said:

Pathetic. Everyone is completely out of control.  Let’s get it together!

There's just no composure at all. No spread on offense...no patience....I know our point guards are out but we should still be able to execute some flow with the ball with our experience. 

If only Kopp can shoot like this consistently. If only the whole team could threaten consistently from outside, this team is a serious contender. Looking good in this game but will be so much more difficult in the games coming up. 

The confidence of that second unit on both ends. Just impressive!! 

Not what I expected to read today. Condolences to all who are impacted by his loss. So sad. 

Holy Schikey's....thanks to Kentucky for stealing all the headlines tonight!! And yeah Jersey basketball!!! Haha. 

4 minutes ago, Jackson Kellogs said:

Wdum? We’re getting our ass kicked on a National stage. 

Actually the general public has been watching Kentucky try to lose as a 2 seed tonight. We lost their interest looooong ago! 🤣

1. If only we had something even close to consistently perimeter shooting. Just imagine...

2. I still can't figure out why Woodson insists on going way too long of stretch with Race and Trayce on the bench in the first half with that second unit in. And he actually got away with it and stretched to the lead to 5 but then he got greedy and went way too long and lost that lead. Please keep Race or Trayce on the floor at all times! 

So we beat Michigan and get the play in game??? 😡

Somehow managed to tape the game, avoid all spoilers, and just finished watching the taped game now. Wow!! Living in the past here but holy schnikeys, I can't believe we pulled that off! Had a crowd of Jersey peeps yelling and rooting for our Hoosiers like it was real time action. Gotta love March Madness!! 

Good thing we called time out to get that play. 🤬

Just now, IUFLA said:

There is no friggin way they can give this ball to Wisconsin

And of course it's Wisky ball. Did you expect anything less?

Just now, 5fouls said:

Wisconsin has to be like an 85% favorite with the way we close out games.

Well if it becomes a free throw shooting contest, we're in trouble. 

This is probably a good time to wash down my heart meds with a shot of Absolute.