[1119] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show

<p>Indiana fell to Ohio State 91–78 in Columbus in the regular-season finale, dropping to 18–13 overall and 9–11 in Big Ten play and effectively ending their at-large NCAA tournament hopes. </p><p>The Hoosiers kept the game competitive early but were undone by Ohio State’s hot perimeter shooting and Indiana’s inability to match the Buckeyes’ physicality and shot creation for long stretches.</p><p>Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, Mike Wiemuth, and Bob Moats break down the disappointing road loss and what it says about Indiana’s roster and future:</p><ul><li>Ohio State’s blistering three-point shooting that repeatedly stretched Indiana’s defense beyond its limits</li><li>The physical mismatch that showed up in rebounding battles, defensive rotations, and late-game fouling</li><li>Lamar Wilkerson’s aggressive play — including one costly late decision — that captured both his importance and the burden he carried all season</li><li>Why Indiana’s roster construction left them without enough playmakers or shot creators to keep up with elite Big Ten teams</li><li>The defensive dilemma of trying to contain Bruce Thornton while Ohio State’s other weapons punished every adjustment</li><li>Jerod’s sobering “banner moment” reflection on what the end of the regular season means for the program’s immediate future</li><li>The looming offseason and why roster upgrades are now the clearest path forward for Darian DeVries’ system</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, as always: the big moments you might have missed, stats that stood out, and our game ball and hustle award.</p><p> This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Homefield Apparel.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>