PHOTO GALLERY: The Best Pictures From Indiana's 85-71 Loss to Penn State

The Indiana Hoosiers had no answer for the hot shooting performance from the Penn State Nittany Lions in Saturday's key Big Ten matchup from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here are the best pictures from the game.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In an important Big Ten game between the Indiana Hoosiers (13-9, 5-6 in Big Ten) and Penn State Nittany Lions (11-11, 5-6 in Big Ten) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, shots from behind the 3-point line proved to be the difference.

Indiana came out of the gate on fire, jumping out to a 16-6 lead in the first seven minutes of play. The combination of big men Malik Reneau and Kel'el Ware appeared to be too much for Penn State's smaller lineup.

But the Nittany Lions sliced into that lead, closing the gap to 41-37 at halftime. Penn State then went on a 10-2 run after halftime, taking a 47-43 lead and never looking back. Mike Rhoades' team went on to post an 85-71 victory over the Hoosiers.

Penn State made 12-of-22 shots from long range. Indiana had 19 attempts from deep, but converted on only five. 

Here are the best photos from Saturday's game between Indiana and Penn State.

Mackenzie Mgbako / © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots the ball while Penn State Nittany Lions forward Qudus Wahab (22) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. 

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Kel'el Ware / © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers center Kel'el Ware (1) shoots the ball while Penn State Nittany Lions forward Qudus Wahab (22) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. 

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Malik Reneau / © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Malik Reneau (5) shoots the ball while Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jameel Brown (5) defends.

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Mackenzie Mgbako / © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

 Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots the ball while Penn State Nittany Lions forward Qudus Wahab (22) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

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Kel'el Ware / © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers center Kel'el Ware (1) shoots the ball while Penn State Nittany Lions forward Zach Hicks (24) defends.

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Trey Galloway / © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

 Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) drives to the basket while Penn State Nittany Lions guard Nick Kern Jr. (3) and forward Qudus Wahab (22) defend at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

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Trey Galloway / © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) dunks the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Gabe Cupps / © Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers guard Gabe Cupps (2) shoots the ball while Penn State Nittany Lions forward Demetrius Lilley (14) defends.

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Gabe Cupps :: © Rich Janzaruk / USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Gabe Cupps (2) is hit in the throat by Penn State's Demetrius Lilley (14) during the Indiana versus Penn State men's basketball game.

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Indiana University student section :: © Rich Janzaruk / USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's student section cheers a dunk during the first half of the Indiana versus Penn State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

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Trey Galloway :: © Rich Janzaruk / USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Trey Galloway (32) soars to make a pass around Penn Statre's Qudus Wahab (22).

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Mackenzie Mgbako :: © Rich Janzaruk / USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots a three-pointer during the Indiana versus Penn State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall .

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