The absence of Malik Reneau has fueled several theories that it's made Oumar Ballo better for Indiana. Many of Ballo’s successful plays feature him in motion, not in stationary positions on the floor.

IU basketball closed out a 77-71 win over Penn State at the Palestra in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. Here's how the Hoosiers graded out.

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.

Indiana will be without junior power forward and leading scorer Malik Reneau for Sunday's game against Penn State at the Palestra.

After sitting out vs Winthrop, Indiana center Oumar Ballo is not starting vs Rutgers. The 7-0 center is available off the bench.

Myles Rice scored 21 points and Indiana overcame the loss of leading scorer Malik Reneau to shoot its way past Rutgers 84-74 in a wild game Thursday in Bloomington, Ind.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana center Oumar Ballo has been listed as questionable for the second straight game. Ballo was included on Indiana’s Big Ten availability report for the 8:30 p.m. ET Big Ten game against Rutgers tonight.

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.

Indiana's leading scorer averages 14.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. The Hoosiers play Penn State in Philadelphia.

Indiana men’s basketball is a third of the way through its season. Twelve games are in the books with a minimum of 19 to go, though it will likely be more assuming the Hoosiers make the Big Ten Tournament.