The sporadic Hoosiers, after the surprising 5-game conference win streak, found themselves in the Quarterfinal finale of the Big Ten Tournament. The game against Nebraska was tight for the first half of the first half, but the Cornhuskers, led by Keisei Tominaga’s 18-point burst, including a last second swish to end the first half. He finished with four treys and 23-points. 

After this third attempt this campaign to salvage a victory over the talented Huskers, I.U. was done for the season. Nebraska then proceeded to cross over the magic mark 62-40 on a Jamarques Lawrence triple at 12:34, and went on to dominate 93-66. 

The embarrassing 27-point loss is Indiana’s largest margin of defeat to Nebraska in the 29 games the teams have played. Coach Woodson added to the humiliation with ejection, earning  his second technical foul with 5 minutes remaining. He then announced that the team will not accept an NIT invitation and will instead focus on recruiting. 

Indiana ends its tumultuous 2023-2024 season 19-14. Once again, I could not bear to watch the end of this late-night massacre from Minneapolis. CJ Gunn led the Hoosier attack with 17-points, perhaps a prophesy of a better next year with another club following his announcement to transfer, along with Banks. Ware announced he’s turning pro but Reneau,  Mgbako, Leal, Galloway, and Cupps will return. The Hoosiers also recently added both Myles Rice from Washington State, and Bryson Tucker from Bishop O’Connell high, while Jakai Newton returns from the injury that forced him to miss a year. Six scholarships remain.