Indiana basketball's big men power the end of a five-game losing streak. The Hoosiers defeat No. 11 Michigan State 71-67. Malik Reneau (19 points, 12 rebounds) rules the second half. Oumar Ballo (14 points,

Michigan State’s Jaden Akins (3) dunks the ball during a basketball game between Michigan State and Oregon at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Michigan State found momentum in the second half to secure an 86-74 win. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

Now Indiana’s 7 p.m. ET game at Michigan takes on added weight. The Wolverines are a half-game ahead of Indiana. Indiana needs to get a split in this road swing, but Michigan has been playing well. The Wolverines are fresh off of a 71-61 road win at No. 20 Michigan State, and they have won six of their last nine games.