Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Indiana's Win Over Kennesaw State on Friday

Indiana wrapped up the nonconference portion of their 2023-24 basketball schedule on Friday night with a late rally to beat Kennesaw State 100-87. Malik Reneau led the way with 34 points. Here are the best photos from the game.

Tom Brew | Dec 29, 2023

Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Indiana's Win Over Kennesaw State on Friday /

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana wrapped up the nonconference portion of their 2023-24 basketball schedule on Friday night with a late rally to beat Kennesaw State 100-87.

The Hoosiers are on 10-3 on the season, and they resume Big Ten play on Wednesday when they travel to Lincoln, Neb. to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

This was the biggest offensive outburst for the Hoosiers, hitting the century mark on a Malik Reneau free throw in the closing seconds. Reneau, a sophomore power forward, was the star of the game for the Hoosiers. He finished with a career-high 34 points on 13-of-19 shooting. He had 25 points last Thursday, which was also a career high.

The Hoosiers had six players in double figures. Mackenzie Mgbako and Trey Galloway each had 14 points, Kaleb Banks had 12 and Anthony Walker and Payton Sparks each had 10.

Sparks got his first career start at center for the Hoosiers. He played for Kel'el Ware, who missed the game with an illness.

Here are the best photos of the game.

Anthony Walker :: Rich Janzaruk/USA TODAY Sports

Indiana's Anthony Walker (4) shoots past Kennesaw State's Jusaun Holt (24) during the first half of Indiana's game against Kennesaw State on Friday.

Gabe Cupps :: Rich Janzaruk/USA TODAY Sports

Freshman point guard Gabe Cupps (2) celebrates an Indiana basket during Friday's game with Kennesaw State.

Mackenzie Mgbako :: Rich Janzaruk/USA TODAY Sports

Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots a three-pointer during the first half of the Indiana versus Kennesaw State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday.

Payton Sparks :: Rich Janzaruk/USA TODAY Sports

Indiana's Payton Sparks (24) shoots past Kennesaw State's Demond Robinson (0) during the first half of the Hoosiers' game with Kennesaw State on Friday.

Trey Galloway :: Rich Janzaruk/USA TODAY Sports

Indiana's Trey Galloway (32) runs the offense during the first half of the Indiana versus Kennesaw State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.

Malik Reneau / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) shoots the ball while Kennesaw State Owls forward Rongie Gordon (25) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Walker :: Trevor Ruszkowski/USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers forward Anthony Walker (4) shoots the ball while Kennesaw State Owls guard Chase Clemmons (20) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Mackenzie Mgbako / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) dribbles the ball while Kennesaw State Owls guard Jusaun Holt (24) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Indiana coach Mike Woodson shouts out instructions his team during the first half of Indiana's game versus Kennesaw State.

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LIVE BLOG FOR REAL-TIME ACTION: Welcome to our live blog, where we'll share live updates, highlights and thoughts on Friday's game between Indiana and Kennesaw State from press row at Assembly Hall. CLICK HERE
WARE OUT, JOHNSON QUESTIONABLE: Indiana will be without starting center Kel'el Ware in Friday's game against Kennesaw State, and starting point guard Xavier Johnson is expected to miss his seventh consecutive game. CLICK HERE
KENNESAW STATE BREAKDOWN: After winning a program-record 26 games last season, Kennesaw State returns most of its rotation and has its sights set on another NCAA Tournament appearance. Indiana defeated Kennesaw State 69-55 last year, and the Owls are now led by first-year coach Antoine Pettway. Here's a breakdown of the Owls. CLICK HERE
HOW TO WATCH: Indiana continues the 2023-24 season on Friday against the Kennesaw State Owls at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Here's how to watch, game time and TV information, the point spread and over/under, the coaching matchup, series history, stats, rankings and more. CLICK HERE
BIG TEN-PLUS OPTIONS: Here's a breakdown of the three Big Ten-plus streaming options as well as the full event calendar for the 2023-24 Big Ten athletics season. CLICK HERE
POINT SPREAD: Indiana has won all of its games against mid-major foes, but they are just 1-4 against the point spread. It's a similar situation Friday when the Hoosiers take on Kennesaw State in the final nonconference game of the season. Here's the latest on the point spread, plus a record over/under line. Also a great history of both teams against the spread this year. CLICK HERE
INDIANA 2023-24 SCHEDULE: Here is the complete Indiana basketball schedule for the 2023-24, with dates, opponents, game times, TV information and more, plus links to stories from the games already played so far CLICK HERE

Published Dec 29, 2023

TOM BREW

Tom Brew is an award-winning journalist who has worked at some of America's finest newspapers as a reporter and editor, including the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times, the Indianapolis Star and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He has covered college sports in the digital platform for the past six years, including the last five years as publisher of HoosiersNow on the FanNation/Sports Illustrated network.