Postgame Reaction Video: Indiana Basketball Falls 81-76 At Purdue

Indiana Hoosiers On SI writer Jack Ankony shares his thoughts on Indiana's 81-76 loss to No. 10 Purdue Friday night at Mackey Arena.
Indiana Hoosiers On SI writer Jack Ankony reacts to Indiana's 81-76 loss at No. 10 Purdue.
Indiana Hoosiers On SI writer Jack Ankony reacts to Indiana's 81-76 loss at No. 10 Purdue. / Jack Ankony, Indiana Hoosiers On SI
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Friday's in-state rivalry game between Indiana and Purdue delivered plenty of drama. Inside a raucous Mackey Arena, the Boilermakers made a few more key plays down the stretch to defeat the Hoosiers 81-76.

Indiana Hoosiers On SI writer Jack Ankony shared his thoughts on the game in the postgame reaction video below.

Mackenzie Mgbako led the Hoosiers with 25 points, followed by Trey Galloway with 15, Oumar Ballo with 14 and Luke Goode with 13. Indiana had chances to win the game late, but 20 turnovers and 9-for-16 free throw shooting proved costly. With this loss, the Hoosiers fall to 14-8 overall and 5-6 in Big Ten play.

Purdue was led by point guard Braden Smith with 24 points, and Trey Kaufman-Renn finished with 23 points on 10-for-13 shooting. The Boilermakers improve to 17-5 overall and 9-2 in conference play.

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JACK ANKONY

Jack Ankony has been a writer with “Indiana Hoosiers on SI” since 2022. He graduated from Indiana University's Media School with a degree in journalism. Follow Jack on Twitter @ankony_jack