Indiana coach Mike Woodson provided updates on the injuries of starting point guard Xavier Johnson and power forward Malik Reneau ahead of the Big Ten opener against Maryland. Indiana dominated the game, leading 46-31 at halftime and eventually winning 65-53. Kel'el Ware and Mackenzie Mgbako were instrumental in the victory, with Ware scoring 18 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. The Hoosiers improved to 6-1 and will travel to Michigan for their next game.
At the Buzzer: Indiana 65, Maryland 53 https://t.co/msER3Y9NCD #iubb
Indiana beats Maryland handily at home and Kel’el Ware continues to be the most productive player on Hoosiers. The Oregon transfer had 18 and 14 tonight. Hoosiers dominated in the paint and on the glass.
Indiana made more 3s than its opponent for the first time all season tonight. They made three. Maryland made two.
Indiana cruises to a win in the Big Ten opener over Maryland. Led by as many as 23, final margin was 12. Did it without Xavier Johnson. Another strong performance for Kel'el Ware: 18 and 14. Had 28 and 8 last time out.
Final: Indiana 65, Maryland 53. Hoosiers improve to 6-1 and travel to Michigan on Tuesday. #iubb
IU's gone to sleep a little bit here, and Maryland is on an 11-3 run. Lead is down to 15 with 5:30 left. #iubb
Indiana is just crushing Maryland, 52-31, 14 to play. Kel'el Ware, Mackenzie Mgbako, Trey Galloway, Malik Reneau doing all the heavy lifting for the Hoosiers so far. #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…
Lead is 15 again. Timeout Kevin Willard. 46-31, 16:19 left second half. #iubb
Stats. #iubb https://t.co/6cqMrXrjq1
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.
Mgbako just hit a 3 and then a long 2, and Trey Galloway blocked Jordan Geronimo's 3 at the other end. IU lead is 15 now, 1:35 left first half. #iubb
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
Big Ten opener pregame: Indiana coach Mike Woodson on Kel’el Ware’s emergence, 3-point shooting, 3-point defense, Xavier Johnson, Malik Reneau & more. #iubb From @Jared_Kelly7 https://t.co/y30htvmelC
Indiana sixth-year senior starting point guard Xavier Johnson (ankle/foot) remains questionable for Indiana’s Big Ten opener against Maryland, while starting power forward Malik Reneau (back pain) will be available, IU coach Mike Woodson said. #iubb https://t.co/KeVGSH2yq6
“We’re still evaluating him.” — Indiana coach Mike Woodson on starting point guard Xavier Johnson, who left the Harvard game with an ankle injury. IU (5-1) hosts Maryland (4-3) on Saturday (7 p.m., BTN). #iubb Photo via @INBBallSource https://t.co/DO7y08XXYh