Five takeaways from IU basketball’s loss at Michigan State
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Key Points:
- Indiana basketball suffered its first 20-point loss of the season, falling 81-60 to Michigan State, dropping to 12-5 overall and 3-3 in Big Ten play.
- The Hoosiers have struggled with second-half collapses, losing four of five games despite leading or being tied at halftime, highlighting issues with execution under pressure.
- Turnovers were a critical problem, with Indiana committing 14 turnovers that led to 29 points for Michigan State, who excelled in transition and fast-break scoring.
- Indiana’s frontcourt struggled defensively against Michigan State’s big men, allowing significant second-chance points and rebounding advantages that contributed to the loss.
- Tucker DeVries continued a shooting
