The Hoosiers' fifth consecutive defeat at the hands of the Wildcats came Wednesday, when Northwestern poured in nine 3-pointers in the second half and shot 63% after halftime to erase an IU lead and win 79-70 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Indiana men’s basketball (14-5, 5-3 Big Ten) will travel to Evanston, Illinois, at 7 p.m. Wednesday to face Northwestern (11-7, 2-5 Big Ten) with hopes of carrying its momentum into Welsh-Ryan Arena.

The Northwestern Wildcats were fueled by 54 points in the second half to knock off the Indiana Hoosier men's basketball team Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois 79-70.

Woodson cited Indiana’s inability to guard Northwestern’s floppy action — an offensive set where shooters start in the paint, run around a screen and take catch-and-shoot 3-pointers from the wing — as a particularly frustrating aspect of the Hoosiers’ defensive performance.

After a 'beautiful' first half, the Indiana men's basketball team collapses in second half. Coach Mike Woodson looking for answers.

Northwestern pulled away with a 21-4 run for a 70-56 lead with 3:12 to play. Jalen Leach made three of the Wildcat's five 3s during the stretch.

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IU forward Malik Reneau suffered an injury in the first minute against Rutgers and missed five games. He's expected to return against Northwestern.

Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and Northwestern beat Indiana 79-70 on Wednesday night. Northwestern pulled away with a 21-4 run for a 70-56 lead with 3:12 to play.

Indiana basketball will face Northwestern on Big Ten Network with Brandon Gaudin and Robbie Hummel calling the game.

Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points as Northwestern men’s basketball beat Indiana 79-70 in Evanston on Wednesday.