Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Indiana's 87-66 Loss to Purdue
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In one of the most well-known rivalries in college basketball, the Indiana Hoosiers (12-6, 4-3 in the Big Ten) fell to the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers 16-2 (5-2) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday night.
Purdue's offense kept the Hoosiers stifled while the Hoosiers struggled with foul trouble from early in the first half. While Indiana had short bursts offensively, especially early in the second half, Purdue ran away with the game, winning 87-66.
Senior guard Trey Galloway led Hoosiers in scoring with 17 points, four rebounds and five assists. Freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako added 15 points and two rebounds. Sophomore center Kel'el Ware struggled offensively only scoring five points, but contributed six rebounds and two huge blocks.
Here are the best photos from the game.
The opening tip of the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.
Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako (21) makes the first shot of the game during the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game.
Indiana Head Coach Mike Woodson disagrees with a call during the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako (21) drives past Purdue's Zach Edey (15) during the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game.
Indiana's Malik Reneau (5) shoots past Purdue's Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game.
Purdue's Zach Edey (15) shoots over Indiana's Kel'el Ware (1) during the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue.
Indiana students cheer after a Mgbako three-pointer during the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana's Payton Sparks (24) scores during the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game.
Indiana's Malik Reneau (5) looks to pass during the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana students react to the Purdue Boildermakers taking the floor before the first half of the Indiana versus Purdue men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots the ball while Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) defends.
Indiana Hoosiers center Kel'el Ware (1) shoots the ball while Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) defends.
Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) shoots the ball while Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) passes the ball while Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) defends.
Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) shoots the ball in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers.
Indiana Hoosiers forward Anthony Walker (4) shoots the ball in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers.
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- GAME STORY: No. 2 Purdue was able to do as it pleased early against Indiana on Tuesday night, building a big lead and then holding off a few Hoosiers rallies to win 87-66. It was their first win in Bloomington since 2021. CLICK HERE
- LIVE BLOG: Welcome to our live blog for Indiana's rivalry game against Purdue, where we'll provide updates, highlights and thoughts on the game from press row at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Relive the game in real time. CLICK HERE
- WATCH GALLOWAY'S THREES: Senior Trey Galloway gave Indiana a major spark to start the second half, making 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions and getting the Hoosiers back into the game against Purdue. CLICK HERE
- WATCH MGBAKO'S HOT START: Some freshmen might be intimidated in a rivalry game, but that wasn't the case for Mackenzie Mgbako, who scored Indiana's first seven points vs. Purdue. CLICK HERE