Indiana delivered a stunning upset in East Lansing, defeating Michigan State 71-67 to delay Tom Izzo's bid to break Bob Knight's all-time Big Ten wins record.

The Hoosiers showed impressive resilience and toughness, particularly in the second half behind Malik Reneau's 16 points after intermission. The win ended a difficult stretch for the program and demonstrated what this team is capable of when playing together for 40 minutes.

Indiana's effective use of zone defense and balanced scoring helped overcome Michigan State's home court advantage, with Reneau (19 points, 12 rebounds) and Oumar Ballo (14 points, 10 rebounds) leading the way. The victory required clutch free throw shooting down the stretch, as every Hoosier who played scored and attempted at least one free throw in a true team effort.

Key topics analyzed:

• Indiana's defensive adjustment to more zone looks proving highly effective
• Malik Reneau's dominant second half performance after coming off the bench
• The Hoosiers' improved late-game execution, particularly at the free throw line
• Mental toughness shown bouncing back from early deficit to control middle portion of game
• Better offensive balance and ball movement leading to quality shots
• Critical road win to snap recent losing streak in dramatic fashion

Plus, as always, the Banner Moment, Meaningful Moments You Might Have Missed, Inside the Numbers, and our Game Balls, Hustle Award, and Lingering Questions.

That's all in this edition of The Assembly Call ... along with a long and spirited edition of AC After Dark discussing the early stages of Indiana's coaching search.

On the mics: Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, and Coach Bob Moats

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