CAROLINA, Puerto Rico — The team had been here before, facing a strong headwind and finding the strength to push through it.
Facing adversity on the floor, Indiana once again excelled.
The Hoosiers staged another 20-plus point comeback to edge out Serbian professional team Mega Superbet for the second time in three days, securing a thrilling 81-80 victory Monday at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo.
Their resilience extended beyond the court, fueled by off-court activities like a kayak trip that forced the team to battle strong winds to return to shore.
“We’ve done a lot of different activities that put guys in uncomfortable situations,” said coach Darian DeVries.