The ball landed with a thud on Branch McCracken Court — a fall from grace similar to that of Indiana men’s basketball, which squandered a 4-point lead in the final 30 seconds en route to a 79-78 loss to Maryland. Indiana (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten) has lost four of its last five games. Sunday’s defeat may sting more than the others.

Indiana is the definition of a bubble team as its inconsistent form both keeps it alive for the NCAA Tournament and holds it back.

The Hoosiers had a poor final minute to end an otherwise impressive comeback in a loss against Maryland at Assembly Hall. Here's how the players fared.