On Senior Day, Indiana University basketball celebrated a significant 1-point victory over Michigan State, concluding the regular season on a high note with a four-game winning streak. The day was marked by standout performances from seniors, including Xavier Johnson, who made a crucial defensive stop and secured the last rebound in his final game at Assembly Hall. In a surprising twist, seniors Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway announced they would be utilizing their Covid year to return for a fifth season with the Hoosiers. The announcements were made during the Senior Day festivities, which also featured a tribute video, adding to the emotional atmosphere at Assembly Hall. Coach Mike Woodson also made headlines with his remarks, indirectly addressing the team's critics in a moment that further ignited the crowd's enthusiasm.
Xavier Johnson saves final game at Assembly Hall, then Mike Woodson lights it on fire. From @GreggDoyelStar: https://t.co/N0VDMATjYa via @indystar #iubb
IU's Xavier Johnson saves Senior Day, Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway are coming back, and Mike Woodson trolls untrue fans at emotional Assembly Hall. https://t.co/rxOFz9Rs0m
IU Xavier Johnson saves final game Assembly Hall, then Mike Woodson lights it on fire. https://t.co/rxOFz9Rs0m
Watch: Indiana seniors Trey Galloway and Anthony Leal announce they will return to Indiana next season. #iubb From @kbikoff https://t.co/nkOFFrzMVW
IU basketball seniors Trey Galloway, Anthony Leal will return for a fifth season https://t.co/vI1JDyFJXu via @indystar #iubb
Anthony Leal, Trey Galloway go through #iubb Senior Day AND ANNOUNCE THEY'RE COMING BACK PSYCHE! Story via @MattGlenesk https://t.co/0SENkNyu68
“I’ll be back next year. Let’s do it.” Indiana senior Trey Galloway announced today on Senior Day that he will be using his Covid year and returning to IU next season. #iubb https://t.co/RGfVDBhHkI
Indiana senior Anthony Leal announced today on Senior Day that he will be using his Covid year and returning to IU next season. #iubb https://t.co/ltvkdae7Wb
Anthony Leal: "I don't really have to give this speech until next year." He's back. #iubb
Indiana’s Senior Day tribute video. #iubb https://t.co/S18dUuVb9b
A HUGE 1-POINT VICTORY FOR @IndianaMBB ON SENIOR DAY 😤 https://t.co/4oCXiuVxHW
IU beats Michigan State on Senior Day to end regular season on four-game winning streak. Xavier Johnson makes last defensive stop, grabs last rebound in his last game at Assembly Hall. #columncoming
Indiana gets the stop and the win on Senior Day — and the crowd loves it. #iubb https://t.co/vxHCdIBl1f
Anthony Leal, Trey Galloway to take part in #iubb's senior day https://t.co/XjAWsN0Djt