WATCH: Indiana Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako Scores Hoosiers' First 7 Points vs. Purdue

Indiana freshman Mackenzie Mgbako wasn't intimidated by the moment against No. 2 Purdue. He hit a 3-pointer to open the game and scored the first seven points of the night for the Hoosiers.

Mackenzie Mgbako might be new to the Indiana-Purdue rivalry, but he wasn't intimidated by the moment. The freshman got off to a hot start at Assembly Hall on Tuesday night.

Mgbako scored the first seven points for the Hoosiers, an ideal start against the second-ranked Boilermakers. The freshman made three of his first five shots, including a 3-pointer to start the game.

Mackenzie Mgbako is off to a hot start. 🔥

The #iubb freshman has @IndianaMBB's first
7️⃣ points.

💻: Peacock pic.twitter.com/yJxVXDGebV

— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) January 17, 2024

Sometimes, these environments can be overwhelming for players, especially a freshman. Mgbako is not shying away from the moment and got Indiana off to a solid start early.

Unfortunately, the freshman had to head to the bench early, picking up two quick fouls.

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