Zach Osterman

Indiana basketball sent a message to the March Madness committee it might regret this summer The Hoosiers allowed 50 points in the first half and weren't competitive, likely ending their hopes of a NCAA Tournament bid. It may have a greater impact.

Saturday was a chance for Indiana to send a message to the selection committee. The Hoosiers might regret the one they delivered all summer long. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb

Indiana basketball can't slow down hot-shooting Ohio State in loss with March Madness implications The Hoosiers struggled shooting from the perimeter while their counterparts did not miss often early. Here's what it means for March Madness.

Indiana basketball can't slow down hot-shooting Ohio State in loss with March Madness implications. Likes/dislikes here: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb

FINAL: Ohio State defeats Indiana 91-76. Hoosiers finish the regular season 18-13, 9-11 in the Big Ten. They will start conference tournament play Wednesday in Chicago. An at-large NCAA tournament berth is now very unlikely, as things stand. #iubb

IU cut the lead to 10, before Devin Royal hit a 3 and drew a foul off Lamar Wilkerson. Made the free throw. That probably puts to bed any hope of a comeback. #iubb

Indiana has cut the lead to 11 with 3:55 left. An Ohio State timeout becomes the final media timeout, with the Buckeyes leading 81-70. OSU doesn't have a field goal in almost 4 1/2 minutes. #iubb

IU is down 23 right now, so I wouldn't sweat those dinner reservations. Or, alternately, you might consider dinner reservations. #iubb

HALFTIME: Ohio State leads Indiana 50-33. Disastrous half defensively. Hoosiers barreling off the bubble. #iubb

Bruce Thornton breaks the Ohio State career scoring record. Buckeyes are up 17. This train is only traveling in one direction today. #iubb

Final media timeout first half. Indiana trails Ohio State 40-29, 3:56 left. #iubb

Ohio State averaging 1.46 unadjusted points per possession so far. The defense that probably overachieved early in the season has loosened up way too much lately. IU has held opponents under 1 PPP twice in the calendar year. #iubb

Indiana puts an 8-0 run into Ohio State heading into the under-8 timeout, cutting the lead to 28-25 Buckeyes, with 7:39 left first half. #iubb

Two fouls on Sam Alexis with 10:38 left first half. #iubb

Under-12 media timeout first half. Ohio State leads Indiana 22-14, 11:25 left. Hoosiers not getting much in the flow of their offense so far. #iubb

Sloppy basketball from Indiana right now. #iubb

Under-16 media timeout first half. Ohio State leads Indiana 12-8, 15:41 left. #iubb

Best atmosphere I've seen in this arena in some years. It's about full, and it's largely Buckeyes. The friendly climates Indiana's gotten here in recent years do not apply tonight. #iubb

Ohio State pregame music leaning heavy into 2000s Atlanta rap. Can't think of a better tribute to Bruce Thornton's stellar career.

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Mind Your Banners: Bubble battle in C-Bus YouTube video by IndyStarTV: Hoosiers

BUBBLE BATTLE IN C-BUS. It's Mind Your Banners o'clock here in about half an hour, as @michaelniziolek.bsky.social and I discuss the Hoosiers' pivotal regular-season finale at Ohio State (and other matters arising). Join in the fun here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=II1Q... #iubb

What the March Madness mock selection taught us about Indiana basketball’s chances of making it The Hoosiers have several chances to add to their NCAA Tournament resume with one regular season game and the Big Ten Tournament.

What the March Madness mock selection taught me about Indiana basketball’s chances, right now, of making the tournament: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb

Minnesota win got Indiana basketball back on its feet. Now comes the hard part The Hoosiers took care of the most important part of their NCAA tournament candidacy: the step in front of them. Each next step determines their fate.

Minnesota win got Indiana basketball back on its feet. Now comes the hard part. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb

IU basketball: Darian DeVries talks Minnesota win, Senior Night after 77-47 victory over Minnesota YouTube video by IndyStarTV: Hoosiers

WATCH: Darian DeVries talks after Minnesota win Wednesday night: youtu.be/pwQcv73AHw0 #iubb

Indiana basketball keeps March Madness hopes alive by blowing out Minnesota The Hoosiers helped their chances to make the NCAA tournament, letting Sam Alexis lead the way early, en route to a dominant win and avenging a loss.

Indiana basketball keeps March Madness hopes alive by blowing out Minnesota. Likes/dislikes: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb

FINAL: Indiana defeats Minnesota, 77-47. Hoosiers close out their regular-season home slate with a win to move to 18-12, 9-10 in Big Ten play. Bigtime bubble game Saturday in Columbus. See y'all there. #iubb

Big hands for Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries, who check out for the final time at Assembly Hall (and in a regular-season home game). #iubb

Minnesota hasn't scored in 5 1/2 minutes. Under-8 media timeout second half. Hoosiers lead Minnesota 65-40, 7:33 left. #iubb

Tucker DeVries approaching triple-double watched. Has 10 points, nine rebounds and five assists. #iubb

Minnesota is about out of gas. IU up 19, 10:41 to go second half. #iubb

Under-16 media timeout second half. Hoosiers lead Minnesota 52-34, 14:42 left. #iubb

HALFTIME: Indiana leads Minnesota, 43-28. Tucker DeVries transition dunk got the crowd going right at the end. IU ended the half on an 8-0 run. #iubb