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PHOTO GALLERY: The Best Pictures of Indiana's Victory Over Rutgers

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights traveled to Bloomington for their second matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday. It was a nail-biter, but Indiana's defense held Rutgers at bay to claim a 66-60.

Becky Rigel

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Rutgers has been a thorn in Indiana's side for a while now. Trayce Jackson-Davis went into tonight's game with an 0-6 record against Rutgers, but that all changed when the Hoosiers took care of business on their home court, 66-60. 

Jackson-Davis' night was particularly sweet. He racked up 20 points, 18 rebounds and six assists. He became the first player in program history to achieve 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. Miller Kopp also had a standout night with 18 points and two assists.

Here are the best pictures from Indiana's win. 

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends.

Miller Kopp

Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp (12) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp (12) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Malik Reneau

Malik Reneau (5) dunks the ball in the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Malik Reneau (5) dunks the ball in the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Clifford Omoruyi (11) looks on.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Clifford Omoruyi (11) looks on.

Jalen Hood-Schifino

Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) shoots the ball in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
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Indiana Hoosiers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) shoots the ball in the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Miller Kopp

Miller Kopp (12) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends.
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Miller Kopp (12) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends.

Jalen Hood-Schifino

Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) defends.
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Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) shoots the ball while Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) defends.

Trey Galloway

Trey Galloway (32) drives to the basket vs. Rutgers.
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Trey Galloway (32) drives to the basket vs. Rutgers.

Trey Galloway

Trey Galloway (32) fights through a Rutgers' screen during the Indiana versus Rutgers game.
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Trey Galloway (32) fights through a Rutgers' screen during the Indiana versus Rutgers game.

Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) battles with Rutgers Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of the Indiana versus Rutgers men's basketball game.
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Race Thompson (25) battles with Rutgers Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of the Indiana versus Rutgers men's basketball game.

Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) congratulate Jalen Hood-Schifino (1) for a basket and getting fouled during their matchup with Rutgers.
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Race Thompson

Race Thompson (25) shoots over Rutgers Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the first half of the Indiana versus Rutgers.
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Race Thompson (25) shoots over Rutgers Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the first half of the Indiana versus Rutgers.

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  • GAME STORY: Indiana showed maturity to withstand Rutgers' physical and relentless play to secure a 66-60 win on Tuesday night at Assembly Hall. It was Indiana's first win over Rutgers since 2019, and Trayce Jackson-Davis became the first player in program history to score 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. CLICK HERE
  • KOPP'S BIG NIGHT: Indiana basketball's Miller Kopp has balled out versus Rutgers in both meetings this season as the Hoosiers finished the Scarlet Knights off 66-60 on Tuesday. Kopp said late night hoops as a kid with his brothers and roughhousing with boxing gloves from his dad made him into the competitor he is today. CLICK HERE
  • TJD DUNKS ON THE SCARLET KNIGHTS: Watch this replay of Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis dunking on Rutgers with authority to give the Hoosiers a 12-point lead in the first half. CLICK HERE
  • JALEN HOOD-SCHIFINO'S INSANE REVERSE LAYUP :Watch this replay of Indiana basketball freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino's crafty reverse layup off Trey Galloway's pass that he scooped up off an official's foot in the first half versus Rutgers. CLICK HERE
  • MILLER KOPP DRAINS THREE ON RUTGERS: Watch this replay of Indiana forward Miller Kopp connecting on his first three-pointer of the game to put the Hoosiers up 6-4 versus No. 24 Rutgers. CLICK HERE
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