Indiana Hoosiers Win Fifth Straight Game

The Indiana Hoosiers achieved their fifth consecutive win, defeating Southern California 82-69 at Assembly Hall, improving their Big Ten record to 4-1 and positioning them just half a game behind Michigan. Oumar Ballo led the scoring with 23 points, while Myles Rice contributed 19 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. The Hoosiers initially struggled, trailing by ten points in the first half, but rallied to outscore USC 44-31 in the second half. Coach Mike Woodson emphasized that their recent success is due to improved defense and rebounding, which had been areas of concern earlier in the season. Trey Galloway also played a key role in the second half, scoring nine points in a crucial stretch to help secure the victory. Indiana now prepares for a challenging series of 11 consecutive Quad 1 games, starting with Iowa.