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.

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 year and during his previous two years at Arizona.

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.

Oumar Ballo powered his way to 23 points and Indiana overcame an early double-digit deficit to beat USC 82-69 Wednesday.