Indiana Defeats Miami 76-57 in Final Tune-Up

Indiana University secured a 76-57 victory over Miami (OH) in their final nonconference game before starting Big Ten play, showcasing a strong performance from Oumar Ballo, who recorded 14 points, a career-high 18 rebounds, and six assists. Malik Reneau led the Hoosiers with 19 points, while Myles Rice added 17, contributing to Indiana's balanced offense. Despite a brief resurgence from Miami, including a three-pointer that narrowed the gap to 55-50, Indiana responded with a decisive 12-0 run to seal the win. The Hoosiers improved their home record to 6-0 and their overall record to 7-2, bouncing back from previous losses to Louisville and Gonzaga. Miami struggled offensively, shooting only 30.8% from the field and failing to capitalize on key opportunities. Indiana will face Minnesota in their conference opener on Monday, aiming to build on their current winning streak.