Indiana Beats Eastern Illinois 90-55 in Season Opener

In their recent matchup, No. 17 Indiana triumphed over Eastern Illinois with a decisive 90-55 victory at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, improving to 2-0 for the season. After a competitive first half, where Eastern Illinois led at halftime, Indiana dominated the second half, limiting the Panthers to just 18 points. Mackenzie Mgbako led Indiana with 18 points, supported by Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau, both contributing 17 points each. Indiana's strong defense was highlighted by holding Eastern Illinois to 16.7% shooting in the second half. Eastern Illinois, coached by former Indiana player Marty Simmons, started the season unevenly with a 1-1 record, having lost to Illinois before defeating Earlham College. The Hoosiers are looking to maintain momentum before facing a Power Four team next week.