And ... Lamar Wilkerson just hit another 3-pointer.

Indiana bounced back emphatically from back-to-back losses, demolishing Penn State 113-72 at Assembly Hall to improve to 8-2 on the season and 1-1 in Big Ten play.

Lamar Wilkerson authored one of the greatest offensive performances in program history, scoring 44 points on just 24 minutes while breaking both the Assembly Hall single-game scoring record and IU's single-game three-pointer record with 10 triples.

Andy, Ryan, and Jerod break down a dominant performance where Indiana's offense clicked on all cylinders and the Hoosiers looked like a completely different team than the one that struggled against Minnesota and Louisville.

• Wilkerson's historic shooting display and how he attacked at all three levels, not just from beyond the arc, while maintaining unselfish play with four assists.
• The fast start that set the tone, with Wilkerson hitting three straight threes after IU's first miss and Indiana never trailing again.
• Reed Bailey's strong response to coming off the bench, scoring 18 points on perfect shooting while cutting harder and playing more aggressively.
• Tayton Conerway's all-around excellence with 17 points and seven assists, plus his defensive intensity that helped force 14 Penn State turnovers.
• The stunning offensive efficiency numbers, including 68.9% shooting from the field, 54.8% from three, and 30 assists on 42 field goals.
• Nick Dorn's continued development showing he can score off the dribble, not just from three-point range, as he reached double figures for the third time in four games.

Plus, looking ahead to Saturday's marquee matchup at Kentucky between two teams ranked in the top 21 of KenPom, plus reflections on Indiana football's historic Big Ten Championship victory over Ohio State.

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Indiana suffered its second consecutive loss, falling 87-78 to No. 9 Louisville at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, dropping the Hoosiers to 7-2 on the season.

The Hoosiers dug themselves an inexcusable 16-0 hole to start the game and never recovered, though they showed fight in the second half to keep the final margin respectable against a more talented, athletic Louisville squad in year two of their rebuild.

Bob and Ryan break down a disappointing performance where Indiana played soft in the first half before competing much better over the final 20 minutes, though critical mistakes at key moments prevented them from ever truly threatening.

• The hosts examine Indiana's shocking inability to finish at the rim in the opening half and how that set the tone for 20 brutal minutes.
• They discuss the stark contrast between the first and second halves, including which adjustments helped Indiana finally compete and where momentum-killing mistakes derailed potential comeback opportunities.
• Nick Dorn's second-half performance gets the spotlight as he provided crucial shooting when Indiana desperately needed a spark off the bench.
• Connor Enright's defensive masterclass on Mikael Brown and what it revealed about Louisville's balanced offensive attack.
• The surprising statistical parity between these two teams in rebounding, turnovers, and hustle points—and what that gap between the stats and the eye test tells us about the talent differential.
• Concerns about the back-to-back nature of these losses and what Indiana must prove in upcoming games against Penn State and Kentucky.
• The broader context of a historic day for IU athletics, with the football team playing in the Big Ten Championship Game while basketball searches for answers.

On the mics: Bob Moats, Ryan Phillips

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Indiana suffered its first loss of the season, falling 73-64 at Minnesota in the Big Ten opener as the Hoosiers struggled with execution and physicality throughout while shooting just 40% from the field, 29.6% from three, and a dismal 60% from the free throw line.

A blocked dunk attempt by Tucker DeVries late in the first half shifted momentum to Minnesota, and despite multiple opportunities to seize control, Indiana looked unfocused and rattled on the road for the first time under Darian DeVries.

Andy, Coach Tonsoni, and Ryan break down a disappointing performance where Indiana did many things poorly but still had chances to win, examining what went wrong and how this veteran team needs to respond against Louisville on Saturday.

• The blocked DeVries dunk that changed the game's complexion, followed by Indiana putting Minnesota on the free throw line five straight possessions while going scoreless themselves
• Tayton Conerway's team-high 18 points in just 23 minutes as the only player consistently creating his own shot, raising questions about extended bench time
• The fatal free throw shooting (12-20, including 3-10 to start the second half) when Indiana had Minnesota's bigs in deep foul trouble
• Lamar Wilkerson's gutsy second-half stretch hitting a three, blocking a shot, and getting a steal despite being blocked at the rim multiple times
• Sam Alexis's strong performance (10 points, 5-7 shooting) compared to Reed Bailey's struggles, highlighting the ongoing center rotation questions
• The stagnant offense managing just eight assists while failing to sustain defensive intensity or execute despite various adjustments from DeVries
• Minnesota controlling tempo and out-rebounding Indiana 40-25 while holding them to just three fast break points

All that and more on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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