PHOTO GALLERY: Here Are the Best Photos From Indiana's Matchup With Rutgers

Indiana suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, losing 63-48 to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first Big Ten conference matchup of the year. Here are the best of the photos from the game.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Indiana lost its first game of the season on Saturday, falling 63-48 to Rutgers at Jersey Mike's Arena. It was the first Big Ten conference game for both teams, and it was a tough one for the Hoosiers, who struggled to shoot and rebound. 

Miller Kopp led the Hoosiers with 21 points, making five three-pointers. Trayce Jackson-Davis added 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The Hoosiers (7-1) are back in action on Wednesday night, when they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers are unbeaten in Bloomington this season, going 5-0 on its home court.

Here is our photo gallery from the game:

Xavier Johnson

Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0) drives to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mawot Mag (3) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
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Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0) drives to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mawot Mag (3) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) drives to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends in front of guard Cam Spencer (10) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
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Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) drives to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends in front of guard Cam Spencer (10) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Race Thompson

Indiana Hoosiers forward Race Thompson (25) looks to shoot as Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mawot Mag (3) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena
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Indiana Hoosiers forward Race Thompson (25) looks to shoot as Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mawot Mag (3) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) rebounds during the first half against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) at Jersey Mike's Arena.
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Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) rebounds during the first half against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Trey Galloway

Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) dribbles as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Derek Simpson (0) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
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Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) dribbles as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Derek Simpson (0) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Malik Reneau

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) drives to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Cam Spencer (10) and guard Paul Mulcahy (4) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
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Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) drives to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Cam Spencer (10) and guard Paul Mulcahy (4) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Miller Kopp

Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp (12) looks to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
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Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp (12) looks to the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Malik Reneau

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) is tied up by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Antwone Woolfolk (13)
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Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) is tied up by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Antwone Woolfolk (13)

Tamar Bates

Indiana Hoosiers guard Tamar Bates (53) shoots the ball as Indiana Hoosiers guard Anthony Leal (3) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
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Indiana Hoosiers guard Tamar Bates (53) shoots the ball as Indiana Hoosiers guard Anthony Leal (3) defends during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Trey Galloway

Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Derek Simpson (0) drives to the basket against Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Derek Simpson (0) drives to the basket against Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena.

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  • MILLER KOPP VIDEO: Here's what Indiana forward Miller Kopp said after Saturday's loss to Rutgers. CLICK HERE
  • TOM BREW COLUMN: Indiana has lost five straight times to Rutgers in the past three years, but Trayce Jackson-Davis and the Hoosiers hope to change all of that on Saturday in Piscataway, N.J. The recent history is ugly, but that can be fixed with another solid performance. CLICK HERE

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