LEXINGTON, KY — A second-half offensive outage undercut Indiana 's upset attempt, in the Hoosiers ' first game at Rupp Arena in 15 years Saturday night, a 72-60 Kentucky win .

Here's what I liked and disliked, and what the Hoosiers' loss means.

What I liked from IU basketball's loss vs. Kentucky

Hanging in. Once again, Indiana 's prodigious shooting would not travel, to the tune of just 3 of 14 from behind the arc in the first half, and finishing 4 for 24. And foul trouble limited paint contributors like Sam Alexis, Reed Bailey and (especially cutting off the ball) Lamar Wilkerson. Yet the Hoosiers (8-3) held firm. They defended through their foul issues, rotations and help on point. And once those fouls balanced out, they took advantage, making 18 first-half free throws on the

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