Michigan's Juwan Howard talks about loss to Indiana in post game presser
Michigan started off the game well against Indiana on Thursday, but didn’t finish the game on a strong note. After leading 41-28 at halftime, the Wolverines collapsed in the 2nd half and would go on to lose to the Hoosiers 74-69 when it was all said and done.
Following the game, head coach Juwan Howard was asked about his team’s performance. Michigan finished the game with 12 turnovers, and shot 37.9% from the field. There were also stretches in the 2nd half where the Wolverines just couldn’t score the ball. The Wolverines finished the game after being outscored 46-28 in the 2nd half by Indiana.
Howard was asked about what he thinks about his team’s NCAA tournament chances among other things. He also discussed how his team can move on from the loss. Now at 17-14, Michigan will wait and see what the NCAA Tournament Committee will decide to do.
Here’s what Howard said following the loss to Indiana:
Juwan Howard starts by congratulating Coach Woodson and Indiana. #iubb
— Keegan Nickoson (@Knickoson42) March 10, 2022
Juwan Howard said Michigan prepared for Trayce Jackson-Davis and Xavier Johnson’s ball screens leading up to today.
They were too good. #iubb
— Keegan Nickoson (@Knickoson42) March 10, 2022
“I’m never one that’s going to deflect or point the finger.”
Howard says he takes full responsibility for todays tough loss. #iubb
— Keegan Nickoson (@Knickoson42) March 10, 2022
“I’m not in charge of the selection committee, but with that being said, our guys have put themselves in a good position,” Juwan Howard on his team’s NCAA Tournament chances. #iubb
— Keegan Nickoson (@Knickoson42) March 10, 2022
Juwan Howard says “I’m gonna pray” on his NCAAT hopes
“Whatever is decided, I’m proud of how this team, coaches and Michigan family stayed together throughout the year. We were handed a series of challenges.”
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) March 10, 2022
Juwan Howard: “It’s starts with me. Tonight we’re gonna watch film, and I’m probably going to have sleep disturbances about what I could have done differently in this game.”
Said he did not sleep last night either, speaking to the up-and-down week for him.
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) March 10, 2022
In regards to their chances Sunday for the NCAA tournament, Juwan Howard said he is proud, whatever is decided.
“The (Michigan) family was challenged throughout the year and I love how we were able to stay connected throughout.”
— Jeanna Trotman (@JeannaTrotmanTV) March 10, 2022
Juwan Howard: said this game was full of “teaching moments”
— Jeanna Trotman (@JeannaTrotmanTV) March 10, 2022
