The Indiana Hoosiers pulled off a comeback win against USC with a final score of 82-69, led by Oumar Ballo’s 23 points. Despite falling behind by double digits early in the game, the Hoosiers rallied to secure their fourth win in five games in the Big Ten Conference. This marks their best start to a season since 2015-16.
After a strong start by USC, Indiana fought back with key plays from Kanaan Carlyle and Myles Rice to tie the game at halftime. Ballo’s offensive prowess, including dunks and free throws, helped the Hoosiers maintain their lead in the second half. USC’s Wesley Yates III led his team with 18 points, while Desmond Claude added 15.
Rice’s 19 points, nine rebounds, and six assists were crucial in securing the victory for Indiana, along with Luke Goode’s 16 points and Trey Galloway’s 11 points and six assists. Despite a strong performance in the previous game, Mackenzie Mgbako struggled to score in this matchup.
The Hoosiers are now 13-3 for the season and look to continue their success in the Big Ten Conference. USC will face No. 13 Illinois in their next game on Saturday. Indiana’s fans can look forward to more exciting performances from Ballo and the team as they aim to build on their recent victories.
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