PHOTO GALLERY: The Best Pictures From Indiana's 76-72 Loss to Northwestern

The Indiana Hoosiers came up short in a 76-72 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday. Here are the best photos from the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana Hoosiers (14-11, 6-8) needed a big home win on Sunday, but fell short to the Northwestern Wildcats (18-8, 9-6) losing 76-72 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. 

There were some standout individual performances for the Hoosiers in the loss. Kel'el Ware ended the afternoon with 22 points and 16 rebounds. Freshman Mackenzie Mgbako scored 20 points and senior Trey Galloway dished out 12 assists.

Indiana was able to slow down Boo Buie for a majority of the game, holding the star guard to just 14 points on three-of-14 from the floor. But Northwestern got 26 points from Ryan Langborg, 14 from Matthew Nicholson and 13 from Nick Martinelli. 

Northwestern led by as many as 16 points at one point, but Indiana trimmed the deficit all the way down to three points late in the game. The Hoosiers just weren't able to make enough plays late to get the win.

Here are the top photos from Indiana's loss to Northwestern:

Malik Reneau / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) scores over Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

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Kel'el Ware / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Center Kel'el Ware (1) scores over Northwestern Wildcats forward Luke Hunger (33).

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Kel'el Ware / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers center Kel'el Ware (1) scores past Northwestern Wildcats forward Blake Preston (32) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

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Payton Sparks / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) goes up for a dunk against the Northwestern Wildcats.

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Mackenzie Mgbako / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) and Northwestern Wildcats guard Blake Smith (43) battle for a loose ball during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. 

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Trey Galloway / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) attempts a shot over Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2).

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Gabe Cupps / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers guard Gabe Cupps (2) makes a three-point basket over Northwestern Wildcats guard Ryan Langborg (5) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

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Mackenzie Mgbako / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) reaches for the ball in front of Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21)

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Anthony Leal / © Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers guard Anthony Leal (3) celebrates after a defensive stop against the Northwestern Wildcats.

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Payton Sparks, Malik Reneau and Trey Galloway :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Payton Sparks (24), Malik Reneau (5) and Trey Galloway (32) during the first half of the Indiana versus Northwestern

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Mackenzie Mgbako :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako (21) battles for rebound position during Indiana versus Northwestern men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Aseembly Hall.

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Trey Galloway :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Trey Galloway (32) shoots a three-pointer during the Indiana versus Northwestern men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Aseembly Hall.

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