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The Alabama men's basketball team fell short of reaching the March Madness Championship after falling to UConn in the Final Four.

While it was the most successful week on the court for the Hoosiers in some time, drama off it overshadowed the positive results in many ways.

The biggest game in Assembly Hall this season occurred on Thursday night. Caitlin Clark and Iowa came into a hostile and packed arena and left with a loss as the Hoosiers played their best game of the season thus far.

In the last few days, IU’s time on the court started with a miracle comeback versus Ohio State but ended badly against Purdue.

IU’s time on the court started well but ended badly this week. The Hoosiers played twice at home and it was one step forward and two steps back with a win over Iowa and a loss to Penn State.

Despite shooting just 12-for-22 from the line and not hitting from long range all afternoon, Indiana went toe-to-toe with No. 10/11 Illinois and had the contest tied at 62 with 1:29 left.

IU’s time on the court started and ended very badly this week. The Hoosiers struggled mightily at home and on the road against elite competition.

IU’s time on the court started poorly but ended better for the second straight week.

IU’s week on the court started poorly but ended better. The Hoosiers returned to Big Ten play in the last few days against Ohio State last night and Nebraska earlier in the week to mixed results.

After a holiday break, the Hoosiers returned to Assembly Hall Friday night for a marathon of a contest against Kennesaw State. In a fast-paced game, IU came out on top in their finale before Big Ten opposition resumes.