Ballo, USC and Indiana

USC can’t hold off Oumar Ballo, Indiana in loss
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.
Key To Oumar Ballo Success Is When Indiana Gets Him Moving
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.
Oumar Ballo becoming who Indiana men’s basketball thought he was as tear continues vs. USC
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.
IU basketball vs. USC player ratings: Oumar Ballo keeps balling, others settling into roles
An impressive second half carried Indiana past Southern Cal on Wednesday night, 82-69. Here’s how the Hoosiers graded out.
Oumar Ballo's 23 points help Indiana power past USC, 82-69 for best start since 2015-16
Expert recap and game analysis of the Indiana Hoosiers vs. USC Trojans NCAAM game from January 8, 2025 on ESPN.
Indiana's Malik Reneau Out Against Penn State, Oumar Ballo Questionable
Indiana will be without junior power forward and leading scorer Malik Reneau for Sunday's game against Penn State at the Palestra.
Indiana basketball vs PSU player ratings: Oumar Ballo dominates on the road
Indiana basketball got another strong effort from Oumar Ballo in a win over Penn State on Sunday. Here's how all the Hoosiers graded out:
Indiana leaning on Oumar Ballo with USC set to visit
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 year and during his previous two years at Arizona.
USC visits Indiana after Ballo’s 25-point game
Indiana hosts the USC Trojans after Oumar Ballo scored 25 points in Indiana's 77-71 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Ballo scores 23 to power IU over USC
Behind 23 points from sixth-year senior center Oumar Ballo, the Indiana University men’s basketball team dispatched of visiting Southern California 82-69 on Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Ballo was one of four Hoosiers to score in double figures for the night.
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Myles Rice scores 21 points, Oumar Ballo adds double-double to help Indiana beat Rutgers 84-74
Myles Rice scored 21 points, Oumar Ballo added 17 points to go with 12 rebounds and Indiana cruised to an 84-74 victory over Rutgers on Thursday night.
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Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson: "Not going to address" Oumar Ballo's absence against Winthrop
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson declined to discuss the status of starting center Oumar Ballo after a ...
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Indiana basketball center Oumar Ballo not starting, can come off bench vs Rutgers
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball center Oumar Ballo was not in the starting lineup for Thursday night's game against Rutgers, but is available to come off the bench. The Hoosiers (10-3 ...
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Myles Rice scores 19 points, Oumar Ballo adds double-double to help Indiana beat Rutgers 84-74
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Myles Rice scored 19 points, Oumar Ballo added 17 points to go with 12 rebounds and Indiana cruised to an 84-74 victory over Rutgers on Thursday night. Mackenzie Mgbako added ...
Ballo scores 25 points, grabs 13 boards as Indiana holds off Penn State 77-71 at The Palestra
Oumar Ballo scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Indiana held off a late rally to beat Penn State 77-71 in a game played at The Palestra in Philadelphia on Sunday. The game was the fifth Big ...
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IU picks up win against Penn State behind Ballo's double-double
IU picked up their biggest win of the season so far against Penn State, winning at The Palestra, 77-71. Oumar Ballo put ...