The freshman post Kayleigh Walsh is a huge upgrade offensively and for their interior defense. This was also Czinano's first day back after a COVID hiatus. Not sure that excuses -- TV said something like Northwestern hadn't practiced more than 2 times since before Christmas.
Indiana won by 7. I wouldn't consider that putting their put down on Nebraska. Nebraska had some chances late and I believe there couple plays where they should have been turnovers in their favour instead of them being called fouls.
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Ugh, very sad to hear. One of my favorite post players to watch. How Indiana adjusts without her will be interesting to watch, but without a doubt a definite blow to a Hoosiers team that was definitely FF caliber with Holmes in the lineup. Without, I'm not as sure. Hopefully there is a possibility she can return for March, and praying for a smooth recovery.Came across this while reading up on Indiana's game postponements due to COVID. Very unfortunate if Holmes is not able to come back this season. She just keeps getting better every year.
Mackenzie Holmes has procedure on knee, may miss remainder of regular season
Indiana will be without leading scorer Mackenzie Holmes for an extended period, perhaps through the end of the regular season and beyond. The IU women’s basketball program released a statemen…
I agree. Very sad to hear this news. Mackenzie Holmes has been a joy to watch this year. Solid post player with some solid foot work. Just a solid post player. It is going to be interesting to see how Indiana plays without her going forward. Huge blow to the program. Praying for a smooth recovery as well.
I caught the game as well. Credit to Wisconsin, they kept playing until the final whistle. Some teams would just mail it in. They're adapting to the culture Coach Moseley is trying to build.
Will be interesting to see how this plays out. With Indiana losing Holmes and off for a couple weeks, it adds to the drama.
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 6-0 | - | 14-2 |
| Michigan | 9-1 | +1 | 18-2 |
| Iowa | 8-1 | +0.5 | 14-4 |
| Ohio State | 7-3 | 1 | 15-4 |
| Maryland | 7-3 | 1 | 15-6 |
| Michigan State | 6-3 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Nebraska | 4-4 | 3 | 15-4 |
| Purdue | 4-6 | 4 | 13-8 |
Honestly, without Holmes I really don’t know if IN can stay with MI.
I'm of the same thought but Indiana was pretty impressive last year and she wasn't the primary focus of the offense then compared to this season. Gulbe and Browne are serviceable and will be physical in the paint.
Agree with most of this, but have to disagree with your comment that Holmes wasn't the primary focus of Indiana's offense last season. Last season (and this season too) she led them in PPG, FGA, FG%, USG%, and PER. And she was second (but essentially tied for first) in FGA. So I'm not sure it's possible how you could justify your claim statistically. Additionally, simply having her camped out as a scoring threat on the block creates the spacing that opens things up for the guards to drive.
My thoughts aren't based on stats but from how I saw her progress throughout the season. Last season it felt like you had to plan for Patberg and Berger first, then Holmes. This season, it's the opposite where you better have a plan for Holmes first, then focus on the rest of the team.
Believe me, no one around the Big Ten is counting the Terps out!
When your post depth is sketch and your starting center gets injured, that tends to happen.
