WATCH: Malik Reneau Gives Indiana Lead Over Wisconsin

Malik Reneau showed soft touch with a left-handed layup over Connor Essegian to give Indiana the lead in the first half against Wisconsin.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Malik Reneau got to work early.

The 6-foot-9 freshman caught the ball outside of the paint and patiently backed his defender down in the post. With his left hand, Reneau showed soft touch to finish the layup over Wisconsin's Connor Essegian. This basket gave Indiana an early 11-9 lead over Wisconsin in the first half. 

Too easy for Malik Reneau 😤@IndianaMBB pic.twitter.com/fF9OP3Ad4o

— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) January 14, 2023

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Next up for Indiana is a road trip to Champaign, Ill. to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini. Coached by Brad Underwood, Illinois holds a 12-5 overall record with a 3-3 mark in Big Ten Play. The Illini have won three straight games against Wisconsin, Michigan State and at Minnesota, and will play at Minnesota on Monday before hosting Indiana on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET.

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