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Northwestern beats Indiana 74-61 in Big Ten Tournament
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Northwestern defeated Indiana 74-61 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center in Chicago on March 11, 2026. The Hoosiers led 37-36 at halftime but collapsed in the second half, getting outscored 38-24. Indiana's season ends with an 18-14 record, leaving their NCAA Tournament hopes uncertain.
Indiana men's basketball coach Darian DeVries addressed the team's recent skid and NCAA tournament outlook during the final radio show of the 2025-26 season on March 9. After losing five of their last six games, including a defeat at Ohio State, the Hoosiers face a critical Big Ten Tournament matchup against either Penn State or Northwestern. Athletic director Scott Dolson praised DeVries' efforts in building the program's foundation.
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Ohio State defeated Indiana 91-78 in their regular-season finale at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7, 2026. Senior guard Bruce Thornton scored 25 points and became the Buckeyes' all-time leading scorer, surpassing Dennis Hopson's 2,096 career points. The loss leaves Indiana's NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy as they enter the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 10 seed.
The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers dominated the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide with a 38-3 victory in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2026. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, while the Hoosiers' defense shut down Alabama's offense. Indiana advances to face No. 5 Oregon in the Peach Bowl on January 9.
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The Indiana Hoosiers travel to Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night, marking their first meeting since 2016. Kentucky enters as a 3.5-point favorite in this non-conference clash, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Both teams look to build momentum after recent inconsistencies.
Indiana secured a 100-77 victory over Marquette on Sunday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago, improving to 2-0. Tucker DeVries scored 27 points, including 24 in the first half, while Lamar Wilkerson added 23 points with 15 after halftime. The Hoosiers shot efficiently and handled pressure defense effectively despite foul trouble.