PHOTO GALLERY: The Best Pictures From Indiana's 74-70 Win Over Wisconsin
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana snapped a four game losing streak on Tuesday, defeating Wisconsin 74-70 in a Big Ten showdown at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. It was a much-needed win for the Hoosiers, who had won just one game in February.
Kele'l Ware was sensational, scoring 27 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and blocking five shots in the victory. It was his third double-double performance in the last four games.
Indiana also got 14-point performances out of Malik Reneau and Mackenzie Mgbako int he win. The Hoosiers held the Badgers to just eight-of-26 from 3-point range, a big factor in Tuesday's win.
A bizarre scenario also unfolded at Assembly Hall, when a fire alarm went off and caused a pause in the game. The venue was also evacuated until the situation was under control.
But the bottom line? Indiana got back in the win column. Here are the best photos from Tuesday's victory:
Indiana's Trey Galloway (32) shoots over Wisconsin's John Blackwell (25) during the first half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana's Payton Sparks (24) grabs a rebound in front of Wisconsin's Steven Crowl (22) during the first half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall .
Indiana's Malik Reneau (5) passes inside to Mackenzie Mgbako (21) for a basket during the first half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana's Anthony Walker (4) shoots during the first half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game.
Indiana's Anthony Walker (4) celebrates with Payton Sparks (24) after Sparks basket and getting fouled during the first half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana's Kel'el Ware (1) scores past Wisconsin's Steven Crowl (22) during the first half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako (21) scores during the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana's Kel'el Ware (1) scores past Wisconsin's Markus Ilver (35) during the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game.
Indiana's Xavier Johnson (0) during the first half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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