Overview

• Mackenzie Mgbako scored 31 points, including 19 in the first half, to lead Indiana to a decisive win.
• The Hoosiers, ranked No. 17, never trailed in the game but had to keep starters on the floor to maintain their lead.
• Indiana's bench struggled to maintain momentum, highlighting the need for lineup adjustments by Coach Mike Woodson.
• Trey Galloway excelled in his new sixth man role, contributing a team-high nine assists in the game.
• Indiana honored former USF coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and SIUE forward Kyle Thomas before the game.