Indiana rose as high as No. 7 in the country on the heels of a 15-1 start that included wins over teams ranked No. 1 and No. 2. In the four weeks since that poll, the Hoosiers have done little to demonstrate they're worthy of consideration as one of the nation's top teams. The 20th-ranked Hoosiers would likely fall out of the rankings altogether if they can't snap their longest losing...

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Indiana simply can't seem to get over the hump on the road.

The Hoosiers traveled to Michigan on Feb. 1 to take on the Wolverines, and after falling behind by 20 early, IU managed to cut the lead to two points late in the game. Indiana, however, couldn't quite make the plays when it needed them most, and was outscored 16-6 the rest of the way in a 68-56 loss.

The Hoosiers boast more experience this season than they have at any other time in the Tom Crean Era, but those juniors and seniors who have been a big part of IU's resurgence this season are lacking in one key area: Enjoying success away from Assembly Hall. There also is a feeling that players such as Jordan Hulls, Christian Watford, Verdell Jones III and Derek Elston have been through so many close calls on the road...

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N ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan played about as well as any basketball team could in the first 13 minutes and held off Indiana 68-56 Wednesday night in Crisler Center. Trey Burke had 10 of his 18 points in the first 5:21 as the 23rd-ranked Wolverines grabbed a 15-2 lead.

In the middle of another rough shooting night, Tim Hardaway Jr. found himself open on the left wing. With Michigan needing a basket, the talented sophomore didn't hesitate. "It was a walk-in 3, and we got it from penetration. That's when, as a team, we strive to shoot those types of balls," he said.

No. 20 Indiana dug a hole that doomed the Hoosiers at Michigan. Trey Burke scored 10 of his 18 points in the opening minutes to help the 23rd-ranked Wolverines build a 20-point lead and then hang on for a 68-56 victory Wednesday night. "At the start of the game, we allowed a very good team to play like a great team because our players came out playing like they had seen a ghost," Hoosiers...

N ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan played about as well as any basketball team could in the first 13 minutes and held off Indiana 68-56 Wednesday night in Crisler Center. Trey Burke had 10 of his 18 points in the first 5:21 as the 23rd-ranked Wolverines grabbed a 15-2 lead.

The final score -- Michigan 68, Indiana 56 -- might suggest a typical road game effort for the Hoosiers this...

Trey Burke scored 18 points, and No. 23 Michigan raced to a 20-point first-half lead before holding on for a...

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Michigan and Indiana each admit to not playing at a particularly high level recently, but coach John Beilein's team has to feel good about how it's looked at home. The 23rd-ranked Wolverines look to improve to 13-0 in Ann Arbor when they host the 20th-ranked Hoosiers on Wednesday night. Michigan and Indiana are trying to stay in the hunt for a Big Ten title despite some recent struggles.

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