Indiana coach Mike Woodson expressed concern about his team’s toughness after the Hoosiers suffered their fourth consecutive loss, damaging their chances for a postseason appearance. The team fell behind early in a 76-64 loss to No. 21 Wisconsin, with Woodson admitting that the Hoosiers are running out of time to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Despite some close losses during the losing streak, including a heartbreaking defeat at No. 7 Purdue, Indiana struggled to keep up with Wisconsin, a place where they have not won since 1998. Woodson criticized his team’s lack of mental toughness and pointed out defensive lapses that led to an early deficit.
The Hoosiers, once ranked as high as 14th in the AP Top 25, have now fallen to a NET ranking of 65th. With only eight games left in the season, including a matchup with No. 24 Michigan, Indiana faces an uphill battle to revive their postseason hopes. Woodson emphasized the need for his players to step up and play more consistently in order to turn the season around.
Indiana’s recent struggles have raised questions about Woodson’s future as head coach, especially after the team turned down an NIT bid last season. Woodson acknowledged the pressure on the team to improve their performance and secure key victories in the remaining games to have a chance at making the NCAA Tournament.
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