Sometimes, you have to tip your cap, acknowledge defeat, and do the necessary work to improve next opportunity out.
1) IU made the plays they needed to win the game. Rob P had the game of a lifetime. Good on him. I recall when he was a serious recruit - for us. TJD played 11 minutes? Wow! Other guys stepped up for him. Good on them. Their coach really didn't do anything out of the ordinary or made any adjustments or play any percentages that helped them. He's a non-factor guy with an '80 NIT ring. That's it. (edited for clarity)
2) We did not do the fundamental things to truly seize control of the game: Free Throws and critical boards. Questionable shot selections. We played faster than would've been optimal.
3) Work on your game - everyone. More effort - everyone. More composure - everyone. It's a team game. Win or lose, as a team.
Lastly, if we'd pulled that out, it would've been a steal. Face the facts, accept outcome, change for the better next time. You're only given so many opportunities.
1) IU made the plays they needed to win the game. Rob P had the game of a lifetime. Good on him. I recall when he was a serious recruit - for us. TJD played 11 minutes? Wow! Other guys stepped up for him. Good on them. Their coach really didn't do anything out of the ordinary or made any adjustments or play any percentages that helped them. He's a non-factor guy with an '80 NIT ring. That's it. (edited for clarity)
2) We did not do the fundamental things to truly seize control of the game: Free Throws and critical boards. Questionable shot selections. We played faster than would've been optimal.
3) Work on your game - everyone. More effort - everyone. More composure - everyone. It's a team game. Win or lose, as a team.
Lastly, if we'd pulled that out, it would've been a steal. Face the facts, accept outcome, change for the better next time. You're only given so many opportunities.
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