Indiana Hoosiers Prevail 100-87 Over Kennesaw State
In a non-conference finale on Friday, the Indiana Hoosiers secured a 100-87 win against Kennesaw State despite missing key players Xavier Johnson and Kel’el Ware due to injuries. The game saw a strong start from Indiana, with the Hoosiers burying four 3-pointers early on and racing to an 18-8 lead. However, Kennesaw State fought back with their 3-point shooting, making nine triples in the first half to close the gap to just four points at halftime.
The momentum swung back and forth as the game progressed, with Kennesaw State taking the lead at 65-64 and extending it to 68-64 in the second half. However, Indiana responded with a 5-point run to regain the lead at 69-68 before eventually stretching their advantage to 14 points.
Standout performer Malik Reneau led the Hoosiers with 34 points and 11 rebounds, while other players such as Mackenzie Mgbako, Kaleb Banks, Payton Sparks, and Anthony Walker contributed double-digit scores.
Notable statistics from the game include Indiana outscoring Kennesaw State 52-26 in the paint and 20-13 on second chance points.
The victory marked Indiana’s 10th win of the season and served as a positive conclusion to their non-conference play.
Indiana’s next challenge will be to carry this momentum into their upcoming games as they continue their pursuit of a successful season.