For a while it looked like an early February loss at Northwestern might just be what kept Indiana out of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. And that was no ordinary loss. Moments before tip-off, IU announced Xavier Johnson, Parker Stewart, Tamar Bates, Michael Durr and Khristian Lander were all suspended, leaving the Hoosiers severely shorthanded. The suspensions played a major role in the Hoosiers’ 59-51 loss in Evanston, and delivered their first losing streak of the season, one that would grow to five. After the game, head coach Mike Woodson was in no mood to reveal the details of what led…