Game recap: IU basketball falls to No. 2 Kansas 75-71 at Assembly Hall on CBS

The Indiana men's basketball team faces one of its toughest tests this season in Kansas.

IU (7-2) is coming off a 104-76 defeat to Auburn. It won't get any easier today as the Jayhawks (9-1) are ranked second in the nation.

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Final: Kansas 75, Indiana 71

With 13 seconds left, Mackenzie Mgbako missed a 3-pointer, but Kel'el Ware grabbed the rebound and converted a layup. Trey Galloway fouled out shortly after that to send Kevin McCullar Jr. to the line. McCullar made both. Gabe Cupps missed a 3-pointer. That'll do it.

IU made 42% of its shots from the floor (25-59) and was 6 of 16 from 3-point range (38%). Galloway led the way for IU with 28 points. Ware had 11 points and 15 rebounds.

:13.1 left 2H: Kansas holds a slim lead late in the game vs. Indiana

Hunter Dickinson's jumper gave Kansas a 69-64 lead. On the ensuing possession, Trey Galloway made a layup. Dajuan Harris Jr.'s basket made it 71-66. But IU didn't back down as Trey Galloway responded with a 3-pointer to make it 71-69 Kansas.

Kansas went to the free-throw line with about 18 seconds to go and Kevin McCullar Jr. made 2 of 2.

Kansas 73, Indiana 69

3:51 left 2H: Kansas takes the lead against Indiana

Kansas' Dajuan Harris Jr. made a 3-point basket with about 7 minutes left that cut IU's lead to 59-58. However, Gabe Cupps made a jumper in response to the Kansas 3. It was Cupps' first points of the game.

At the 4:53 mark, Hunter Dickinson's basket gave KU the lead. Malik Reneau responded with a jumper of his own, which gave IU a 63-62 advantage. Harris Jr. then hit a jumper at the 4:16 mark.

Kansas 64, Indiana 63

8:39 left 2H: Kansas makes a comeback

Kansas cut Indiana's lead to 58-53 with a 3-pointer before Hunter Dickinson's basket put the Jayhawks down 3.

Indiana 58, Kansas 55

11:22 left 2H: Indiana holds 10-point lead over Kansas

Two Kel-el Ware free throws gave the Hoosiers a 10-point lead. Trey Galloway is up to 20 points.

Indiana 54, Kansas 44

15:46 left 2H: Trey Galloway nails 3-pointer to give IU 11-point lead

IU isn't slowing down against No. 2 Kansas. Trey Galloway hit a 3 right before the break to extend the Hoosiers' lead.

Indiana 48, Kansas 37

Halftime: Indiana 40, Kansas 32

A great first half from Indiana. The Hoosiers shot 54% from the floor (14-26) and 43% from 3 (3-7). Kansas shot 35% from the floor (12-34) and was 2-10 from 3-point range (20%).

Trey Galloway scored a couple of late buckets in the first half to lead the team with 13 points.

2:26 left 1H: Indiana leads Kansas by 9

Mackenzie Mgbako now leads all scorers with 11 points.

Indiana 36, Kansas 27

5:01 left 1H: Indiana goes on a run

Since being up 24-21, Indiana went on an 8-0 run.

Indiana 32, Kansas 21

7:59 left 1H: Indiana holds 5-point lead over Kansas

Since the last break, IU's shooting percentage has dropped to 57, but that's not the worst thing considering they were at 78% before. Malik Reneau has 8 points.

Indiana 24, Kansas 19

11:56 left 1H: Indiana holds a lead over No. 2 Kansas

Mackenzie Mgbako leads IU with 6 points while Malik Reneau has 5. Indiana hasn't missed much in general, as it has converted 78% of its shots from the floor. Kansas has made 36%.

Indiana 18, Kansas 11

15:24 left 1H: IU doubles up Kansas early on

IU has kept up its positive momentum so far. Malik Reneau hit a 3-pointer to give the Hoosiers a double-digit lead.

Indiana 12, Kansas 6

17:25 left 1H: Indiana comes out hot vs. Kansas

Great start for the Hooisers. IU went up 4-0 before a Hunter Dickinson basket. However, Trey Galloway responded with back-to-back baskets.

Indiana 8, Kansas 2

What time is Indiana basketball vs. Kansas?

12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.

What channel is IU basketball vs. Kansas on?

TV: CBS, with Rich Waltz (play-by-play) and Jim Spanarkel (analysis)

Radio: Indiana Hoosiers Sports Network (105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.1 FM in Indianapolis), with Don Fischer (play-by-play), Errek Suhr (analysis) and John Herrick (updates)

Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 200 (Kansas feed), 385 and 975, Varsity Network, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling

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