2H 2:30 – Malik Reneau gave Providence the "too small" gesture after a layup. Reneau has 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting today. Ballo with a big block on the following defensive possession. IU leads 86-68. 2H 4:40 – Timeout Providence, as IU takes an 82 ...

Sophomore forward Mackenzie Mgbako and fifth-year senior guard Trey Galloway accounted for seven of Indiana’s eight made 3-pointers. With both players on the court for over 30 minutes, the Friars were forced to leave junior forward Malik Reneau isolated in the post. Reneau finished with 21 points in as many minutes on 8-for-9 shooting.

Indiana entered Friday morning in dire need of a win to leave the Battle 4 Atlantis with at least something to show for it. An efficient and balanced scoring effort was enough to get the job done.