Indiana Hoosiers Defeat Ohio State Buckeyes in Big Ten Showdown

Sophomore Malik Reneau and Senior Xavier Johnson Lead Indiana to Victory with Standout Performances

Indiana Hoosiers defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 71-65 in a Big Ten showdown, marking the first time Indiana has defeated the Buckeyes in back-to-back meetings since 2016-17.
Indiana's sophomore forward Malik Reneau scored 19 of his game-high 23 points in the final 18 minutes, leading the Hoosiers to victory.
Indiana's senior Xavier Johnson contributed 18 points, three assists, three rebounds, one steal, one block, and no turnovers in 34 minutes of action.
Indiana's defense locked down Ohio State's sophomore duo of Roddy Gayle Jr. and Bruce Thornton, holding them to a combined 7-for-34 from the floor and 0-for-12 from 3-point land.
Ohio State fell to 12-3 with the loss, leaving some questions for a team that has yet to prove it can be a legit contender come March.