Indiana Hoosiers' March Madness Hopes Hang by a Thread

0:00On March 12, Indiana Hoosier's hopes for March Madness now rest with the selection committee after a tough loss in the Big Ten Tournament. The 10th seated Hoosier's fell to the 15th seated Northwestern Wildcats by a score of 74 to 61 in the second round at the United, center in Chicago. This defeat added a third Quadrant 2 loss to Indiana's Resume, which only includes three Quadrant 1 wins. Without a chance to improve their profile, the team faces an uphill battle for an NCAA bid. Fans have been vocal online, expressing frustration over the repeated losses to Northwestern and questioning coaching decisions. Many see this as a sign of deeper issues, comparing the program to underperformers in other sports. The loss kept a rough end to the season, with Indiana dropping six of their final seven games in Big Ten Play. Their overall record finished at 18 wins and 14 losses, 9 and 11 in conference. Now the committee will decide if the Hoosier's dance or sit this one out.