BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Featuring standout performances from Malik Reneau and Trey Galloway, the Indiana Hoosiers staged a remarkable turnaround to secure a 73-58 victory over No. 13 Purdue on Sunday. Reneau and Galloway each contributed 15 points, with Reneau also grabbing six rebounds and achieving a perfect 7-of-7 shooting from the field to reach the 1,000-point milestone. Galloway’s stellar performance was further highlighted by his nine assists, propelling the Hoosiers (16-11, 7-9 Big Ten) to their second win in eight games and a split in the season series with their fierce rivals.
Fletcher Loyer led the scoring for the Boilermakers (19-9, 11-6) with 20 points, as Purdue suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in this intense matchup.
The game witnessed a dramatic reversal of fortunes for Indiana. After a strong finish to the first half by Purdue resulted in a 37-25 halftime lead, the Hoosiers stormed back in the second half with a 14-2 run, eventually taking a commanding 53-40 lead with 11:56 remaining.
In the aftermath of this pivotal victory:
– Purdue’s hopes for a third consecutive regular-season league title have likely been dashed, placing pressure on coach Matt Painter to swiftly address the team’s performance.
– Despite the impending departure of head coach Mike Woodson, the Hoosiers are striving to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Recent wins against No. 11 Michigan State and Purdue have bolstered their resume, although challenges remain.
A crucial moment in the game occurred when Indiana seized the lead for good through a key play by Anthony Leal, leading to a pivotal three-point play by Luke Goode.
Key statistics from the game reveal that Purdue’s 16 turnovers, 11 of which occurred in the second half, proved costly as Indiana capitalized on these mistakes to score 19 points off turnovers.
Looking ahead:
– Purdue will aim to bounce back when they face UCLA on Friday.
– Indiana is set to host Penn State on Wednesday in their quest to solidify their postseason aspirations.
