The Trojans take an early 10-point lead, but the former Arizona standout powers his way to 23 points as the Hoosiers prevail, 82-69, and drop the Trojans to 1-3 in Big Ten play.

Oumar Ballo flexed his biceps, shrugged his shoulders and bumped his chest with senior forward Luke Goode — while putting perhaps the final dagger in USC’s hopes of pulling a road upset.

Sped Southern Cal (9-6, 1-3) up, slowed his team down, created good shots and made tough ones. Drew several fouls. Finished with six assists and nine rebounds. A very good night. ∎ Trey Galloway: 8/10 Second game running Rice and Galloway have looked so in sync marshaling IU’s scheme.

Has the absence of Malik Reneau made Oumar Ballo better? Many of Ballo’s successful plays feature him in motion, with or without Reneau on the floor.

With Malik Reneau on the shelf due to a right knee injury, Indiana needs Oumar Ballo to play like the dominant big man he's proven to be at times this

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana center Oumar Ballo has been listed as questionable for the second straight game. Ballo was included on Indiana’s Big Ten availability report for the 8:30 p.m. ET Big Ten game against Rutgers tonight.

After sitting out vs Winthrop, Indiana center Oumar Ballo is not starting vs Rutgers. The 7-0 center is available off the bench.

Prior to Indiana’s game against Rutgers, Ballo was again listed as questionable according to the Big Ten availability report. He also participated in warmups. The contest against Rutgers begins at 8:30 p.m. inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Coverage will be available on Peacock.

Myles Rice scored 21 points and Indiana overcame the loss of leading scorer Malik Reneau to shoot its way past Rutgers 84-74 in a wild game Thursday in Bloomington, Ind.