Indiana Hoosiers claimed victory over Maryland Terrapins 65-53 in their Big Ten home game opener, improving their record to 6-1. The team began the game with an 8-2 lead and maintained their advantage, leading 40-28 at halftime. Despite Malik Reneau's three fouls, the Hoosiers showcased a strong performance with 12 assists and just four turnovers. Key contributors included Kel'el Ware with 12 points, Mackenzie Mgbako with 11, and Trey Galloway with eight points and five rebounds. The victory also boosted Indiana's position to No. 69 in KenPom rankings. The Hoosiers are set to face Michigan in their next game. In another match, Northwestern Wildcats upset No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers 92-88 in overtime, their second consecutive win over Purdue. Northwestern's Boo Buie led the team with 31 points, including seven in overtime. Purdue, on the other hand, struggled with 17 turnovers and made only 5 of 19 from three-point range.
Boo Buie scored seven of his 31 points in overtime to help Northwestern beat Zach Edey and No. 1 Purdue for the second straight season https://t.co/ENZYhF0umg
Purdue goes down to Northwestern for the second straight season!! Boo Buie: 31 points, 9 assists. https://t.co/ng4qRmthbd
Boo Buie with 31 to lead Northwestern over No. 1 Purdue, again! GoUNU! @NUMensBball https://t.co/NZjIuQ02cp
FINAL: Northwestern 92, No. 1 Purdue 88. Boilers 5 of 19 from three, with 17 turnovers.
FINAL: Northwestern 92, No. 1 Purdue 88. In overtime. No. 1 goes down in Evanston! Northwestern knocks off Purdue for the second season in a row. Boo Buie: 31 points, 9 assists. Had 26 in the win over Purdue last season. What a player.
B1G hoops: northwestern 88-86 with 25.2 left. Purdue ball. Wonder if Edey gets a touch? 😂
B1G hoops: Northwestern 87-86 with 34.1 left and ball OB.
Northwestern 87-84 with 1:17 left.
Wowza, Northwestern's Boo Buie just hit a crazy floater over the outstretched arm of 7-foot-4 Zach Edey to take the lead on No. 1 Purdue with 3.9 seconds left.
Boo Bouie w the runner. Northwestern up two w three seconds left on No1 Purdue
BOO. BUIE. Northwestern takes a 76-74 lead against Purdue with 3 seconds left.
B1G hoops: Purdue 74-73 with 1:03 left in Evanston.
B1G hoops update: Northwestern 64-62 over Purdue with 6:29 left.
IU beats Maryland in Big Ten opener after one explosive half from the #iubb offense and one explosive soundbite from the #iufb coach, Curt Cignetti. https://t.co/eEUfIhvgNz
Photo Gallery: Indiana vs. Maryland https://t.co/lq40QnlYIq #iubb
B1G hoops: Edey sits out final 1:15 after getting second foul and Purdue lead down to 40-32 at Northwestern.
B1G hoops: No. 1 Purdue grinding down Northwestern, 29-16, with 7-plus left in first half in Evanston.
Indiana moves up a few spots to No. 69 in KenPom following tonight's win against Maryland. #iubb
At the Buzzer: Indiana 65, Maryland 53 https://t.co/msER3Y9NCD #iubb
Final: Indiana 65, Maryland 53. Hoosiers improve to 6-1 and travel to Michigan on Tuesday. #iubb
Indiana leads Maryland 46-31 with 16:19 to play. Malik Reneau has three fouls, but the Hoosiers have played very well. Indiana has 12 assists and just four turnovers. Kel'el Ware with 12 points, Mackenzie Mgbako with 11 and Trey Galloway with eight points, five rebounds, five…
HALFTIME: IU leads Maryland 40-28. #iubb
B1G hoops: IU started fast; Maryland didn’t. Hoosiers 39-24 with 1:35 left in the half.
Indiana 8, Maryland 2 early on. Kevin Willard takes a timeout. #iubb
8-2 start for Indiana. Assembly Hall is on fire. Curt Cignetti, courtside, likes what he sees. Timeout Maryland. #iubb
Indiana availability report for tonight’s game against Maryland. #iubb https://t.co/RUGozULQPY
What to Expect: Indiana vs. Maryland https://t.co/lOjNgnroSn #iubb
Indiana (5-1) opens Big Ten play Friday night at home (7 p.m., BTN) against Maryland. A look at what IU will face and need to do to win. #iubb From @INBBallSource https://t.co/vCegXQW8RK