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Photo Gallery: Best Photos From Indiana's 74-66 Win Over Louisville in New York

Indiana battled Louisville in its second game of the Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York, and won 74-66 with a great late rally. Here are the best pictures of the game.

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NEW YORK — Indiana battled hard through foul trouble again Monday evening at Madison Square Garden against Louisville, but found their footing late in the game to pull away for a 74-66 victory.

Senior Xavier Johnson led the team with 14 points and five assists. Kel'el Ware and Malik Reneau both scored 12 points each. Anthony Walker came off the bench and added 11 points. Kaleb Banks, Payton Sparks and Anthony Walker were terrific, playing a combined 59 minutes while Reneau and Ware dealt with foul trouble.

The Hoosiers play Harvard at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Enjoy the best pictures of the game.

Kel'el Ware

Indiana Hoosiers forward Anthony Walker (4) dribbles against Louisville Cardinals center Dennis Evans (11) during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Anthony Walker (4) dribbles against Louisville Cardinals center Dennis Evans (11) during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Malik Reneau and Kel'el Ware

Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) rebounds against Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) and center Kel'el Ware (1) during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) rebounds against Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) and center Kel'el Ware (1) during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Payton Sparks and CJ Gunn

Louisville Cardinals forward JJ Traynor (12) shoots the ball as Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) and guard CJ Gunn (11) defend during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Louisville Cardinals forward JJ Traynor (12) shoots the ball as Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) and guard CJ Gunn (11) defend during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

Mike Woodson

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson talks with guard Gabe Cupps (2) and guard CJ Gunn (11) during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson talks with guard Gabe Cupps (2) and guard CJ Gunn (11) during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden.

Payton Sparks

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) reacts after a basket during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) reacts after a basket during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden.

Mike Woodson

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson reacts during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson reacts during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden.

Payton Sparks and Anthony Walker

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) blocks a shot by Louisville Cardinals forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the first half in front of forward Anthony Walker (4) at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) blocks a shot by Louisville Cardinals forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the first half in front of forward Anthony Walker (4) at Madison Square Garden.

Anthony Walker

Indiana Hoosiers forward Anthony Walker (4) shoots the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Skyy Clark (55) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Anthony Walker (4) shoots the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Skyy Clark (55) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Mackenzie Mgbako

Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Mike James (0) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Mike James (0) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Payton Sparks

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) reacts after a dunk against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) reacts after a dunk against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Payton Sparks

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) drives to the basket as Louisville Cardinals forward JJ Traynor (12) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) drives to the basket as Louisville Cardinals forward JJ Traynor (12) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Mackenzie Mgbako

Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots the ball as Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Payton Sparks

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) battles for a rebound against Louisville Cardinals forward Kaleb Glenn (10) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Payton Sparks (24) battles for a rebound against Louisville Cardinals forward Kaleb Glenn (10) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Malik Reneau

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) is guarded by Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) is guarded by Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Kaleb Banks

Indiana Hoosiers forward Kaleb Banks (10) rebounds against Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Kaleb Banks (10) rebounds against Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Xavier Johnson

Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0) lays the ball up during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0) lays the ball up during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden.

Malik Reneau

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) drives to the basket as Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) and guard Mike James (0) defend during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers forward Malik Reneau (5) drives to the basket as Louisville Cardinals guard Tre White (22) and guard Mike James (0) defend during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Xavier Johnson

Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0) dribbles up court in front of Louisville Cardinals guard Skyy Clark (55) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Hoosiers guard Xavier Johnson (0) dribbles up court in front of Louisville Cardinals guard Skyy Clark (55) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.

  • GAME STORY: Indiana doesn't play zone defense under Mike Woodson, but they broke it out late in the second half, and it worked to perfection in a 74-66 win over Louisville in New York. A 23-6 run spurred by the defensive switch flipped the script, helping the Hoosiers get to 4-1. Here is Tom Brew's game story. CLICK HERE
  • TOM BREW COLUMN: Indiana shouldn't have had to play a lot of close games in their first week of the season, but they did and there was one huge positive that came out of it. They learned to make big plays down the stretch, and close out games, and that came in handy once again in a big win over Louisville in New York. CLICK HERE
  • SIDEBAR: For a second consecutive Empire Classic game, Indiana starters fell into foul trouble. But unlike in Sunday’s loss to UConn, Indiana’s bench stepped up and produced in a 74-66 win over Louisville. Here is Jack Ankony's story on the huge bench contributions. CLICK HERE
  • WHAT MIKE WOODSON SAID: Here's everything Indiana coach Mike Woodson said after the Hoosiers' 74-66 win over Louisville in the Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden. CLICK HERE
  • LIVE BLOG: Relive all the action in real time in Tom Brew's live blog from the game. CLICK HERE
  • WATCH KALEB BANKS DUNK: With Mackenzie Mgbako in early foul trouble, Kaleb Banks has given Indiana good minutes so far, scoring four quick points. Kel'el Ware found Banks on a back-cut to the basket, leading to an easy dunk. CLICK HERE
  • WATCH PAYTON SPARKS DUNK: Indiana center Payton Sparks has had to play more on Monday against Louisville due to foul trouble from Malik Reneau and Kel'el Ware, and he's making the most of his expanded role. CLICK HERE
  • FULL INDIANA SCHEDULE: Here's the full 2023-24 Indiana men's basketball schedule, updated with past results, and future locations, game time and TV information. CLICK HERE
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