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Hoosiers chase NCAA bid in crucial final games
24 Feb
Summary
- Indiana faces Northwestern in a critical game for NCAA Tournament aspirations.
- Northwestern has won the last five meetings against Indiana.
- Nick Martinelli leads the Big Ten in scoring at 22.3 points per game.
The Indiana Hoosiers are entering a pivotal four-game stretch in their regular season, with coach Darian DeVries emphasizing the importance of these games for securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The team aims to shake off recent significant road losses to ranked opponents and focus on future performance.
Indiana's upcoming opponent, Northwestern, has a strong recent history against the Hoosiers, having won the last five matchups. The Wildcats, led by Big Ten scoring leader Nick Martinelli, are looking to improve their standing in the conference.
Northwestern recently ended a losing streak by defeating Maryland, with a notable career-best performance from reserve Jordan Clayton. Despite their struggles, Northwestern's senior Nick Martinelli believes the team can compete with any conference opponent but needs to improve closing out games.
