Mackenzie Mgbako Leads Indiana to Victory in Season Opener

Indiana's basketball team secures an 80-61 win over SIU-Edwardsville with Mgbako scoring a career-high 31 points.

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.