Indiana Overcomes USC with Strong Second Half, Secures 82-69 Victory

Oumar Ballo's 23 points lead the Hoosiers to their best Big Ten start since 2015-16, overcoming an early double-digit deficit against the Trojans.

Indiana improved to 13-3 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten, marking their best start to conference play in nearly a decade.
Oumar Ballo dominated with 23 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks, narrowly missing his third consecutive double-double.
Myles Rice contributed across the board with 19 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, while Luke Goode added 16 points, including four three-pointers.
USC led by as many as 10 points in the first half but struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 34.5% after halftime.
The Hoosiers' decisive 11-1 run early in the second half established a lead they maintained, while USC fell to 9-6 overall and 1-3 in conference play.