Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Indiana's 71-65 Win Over Ohio State

Indiana hosted Ohio State in a huge Big Ten game on Saturday night in Bloomington, and came away with a 71-65 victory. The Hoosiers are now 3-1 in league play, just a half-game out of first. Here are the best pictures from the game.
Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Indiana's 71-65 Win Over Ohio State
Photo Gallery: Best Pictures From Indiana's 71-65 Win Over Ohio State /

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana hosted Ohio State at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington and pulled out a 71-65 victory thanks to a nice second-half comeback where they erased a nine-point deficit,.  

Sophomore forward Malik Reneau led the Hoosiers with 23 points and seven rebounds. Senior guard Xavier Johnson added 18 points, three rebounds and three assists — without a single turnover in 34 minutes of playing time.

Center Kel'el Ware contributed eight points, six rebounds and two assists. CJ Gunn came off the bench and added 10 points,

The Hoosiers are on the road Tuesday at Rutgers. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET and is avialable only on the Peacock streaming service.

Here are the best photos from the game.

Kaleb Banks :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Kaleb Banks (10) wears a warm-up shirt honoring the late Bob Knight before the start of the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.


Kel'el Ware :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Kel'el Ware (1) dunks during the first half of the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game.


CJ Gunn :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's CJ Gunn (11) is fouled as he dunks by Ohio State's Felix Okpara (34) during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.


Kaleb Banks and CJ Gunn :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Kaleb Banks (10) celebrates with CJ Gunn (11) after Gunn's basket and foul during the first half of the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game.


Xavier Johnson :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Xavier Johnson (0) drives past Ohio State's Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game.


Mike Woodson and Gabe Cupps :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana Head Coach Mike Wooson talks with Gabe Cupps (2) during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.


Xavier Johnson :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Xavier Johnson (0) drives past Ohio State's Dale Bonner (4) during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday.


Xavier Johnson :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Xavier Johnson (0) tosses the pass to Kel'el Ware (1) for a dunk during the first half of the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game.


Kel'el Ware and Kaleb Banks :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Kaleb Banks (10) knocks the ball loose from Ohio State's Zed Key (23) during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.


Malik Reneau :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Malik Reneau (5) shoots over Ohio State's Felix Okpara (34) during the Indiana versus Ohio State.


Mackenzie Mgbako :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Mackenzie Mgbako (21) makes a three-pointer during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game.


Malik Reneau :: © Rich Janzaruk/ USA TODAY NETWORK

Indiana's Malik Reneau (5) shoots over Ohio State's Felix Okpara (34) during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game.


Trey Galloway :: © Robert Goddin/USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) and Ohio State Buckeyes guard Evan Mahaffey (12) battle for a loose ball.


Xavier Johnson :: © Robert Goddin/USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0) claps his hands after a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes.


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  • CJ GUNN SHINES: CJ Gunn has had an inconsistent sophomore season, but during Indiana's 71-65 win over Ohio State Saturday at Assembly Hall, he showed the kind of outside shooting and defense that can help this Indiana team moving forward. CLICK HERE
  • WHAT WOODSON SAID: Here's the full transcript and video of everything coach Mike Woodson said after Indiana's 71-65 victory over Ohio State on Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. CLICK HERE
  • LIVE BLOG: Relive all the play-by-play from the game in Jack Ankony's live blog straight from press row. CLICK HERE
  • POINT SPREAD: Indiana has a critical Big Ten game with Ohio State on Saturday night at Assembly Hall, and the oddsmakers figure it will be a close game. The point spread has been moving a lot since it's opening release. Here's the latest on the point spread, plus a great history vs. the numbers on both teams. CLICK HERE

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