Indiana's troubling downward spiral hit a new low as the Hoosiers were blitzed early, falling behind 26-4 in the opening minutes en route to a 76-64 loss at Wisconsin.

The final 12-point margin masked what was effectively a 20-point defeat, as Indiana only made it close with late points against Wisconsin's reserves.

While freshman Bryson Tucker provided a rare bright spot with improved three-point shooting, the team's continued defensive lapses and stagnant offensive execution painted a grim picture with just eight regular season games remaining.

Topics Analyzed:

• A devastating start that saw Indiana fall behind by 22 points in just six minutes, raising serious questions about preparation and effort
• Mike Woodson's halftime lineup change moving away from the two-big lineup showed some promise but proved too late
• Concerning body language and competitive response when trailing, continuing a worrying trend
• Bryson Tucker's development, including hitting two three-pointers after making just one all season prior
• Wisconsin exploiting Indiana's perimeter defense to shoot 12-29 (41.4%) from three-point range
• Growing questions about the program's direction amid a sixth loss in seven games

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.

On the mics: Coach Brian Tonsoni and Ryan Phillips

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