Indiana University men’s basketball team suffered its second straight 25-point loss to No. 19 Illinois on Tuesday night, cementing the worst stretch of Mike Woodson’s tenure at the helm. The Hoosiers’ 94-69 defeat marked their program history’s second-worst loss and left fans frustrated with the performance.
The team struggled from the start, making just four of its first 16 shots and falling into a 30-point deficit in the first half. By halftime, Illinois had taken a 28-point lead, which became a snowball effect as the game progressed. The crowd’s frustration boiled over at one point, with chants of “Fire Woodson” echoing through Assembly Hall.
Forward Luke Goode acknowledged that his team was embarrassed and vowed to represent the program with more pride in the future. However, the loss has raised questions about Woodson’s job security, particularly with a stretch of four straight ranked opponents looming on the horizon.
Despite having a strong record overall, Indiana is struggling in Quad 1 games this season, with only one win in five contests against top-ranked teams. The team’s next two games against Ohio State and Northwestern will be crucial in determining whether they can start turning their season around.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/indiana-fans-turn-on-coach-mike-woodson-in-historic-blowout-loss-to-no-19-illinois-we-got-embarrassed-043016355.html