Indiana Crushed in Champaign 71-51
On February 15, 2026, the Indiana Hoosiers faced the Illinois Fighting Illini, losing 71-51 despite Lamar Wilkerson scoring 21 points. Illinois dominated with superior size and rebounding, outpacing Indiana’s inconsistent shooting. The defeat doesn’t harm IU’s NCAA Tournament hopes, but they must regroup for upcoming challenges, including a road game against Purdue.
Candy Stripe Scoop – On The Road Again
The Indiana Hoosiers are set to face the struggling Oregon Ducks on February 9, 2026. While IU is fighting for NCAA Tournament positioning, the Ducks, having lost nine straight, pose a challenge with star Nate Bittle’s return. The Hoosiers must avoid a bad loss for their postseason hopes.
Cream & Crimson Computations: Wilkerson’s Hot Shooting, IUBB Resume Talk and Alexis’ Resurgence
Indiana’s Lamar Wilkerson (3) shoots during the Indiana versus Wisconsin men’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. By: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1) We find ourselves in a bit of a break between games here after another 2-0 stretch since I last wrote. The Hoosiers escaped Wisconsin after being the beneficiaries […]
Hoosier Huddle Podcast: IUBB goes 2-0 on Home Stand, Huge Road Trips Await
Sammy Jacobs and Matt St. Charles analyze Indiana University’s successful 2-0 home stand, highlighting Sam Alexis’ comeback and Lamar Wilkerson’s impressive shooting. They also provide a preview of upcoming games against Illinois and Purdue, discussing what the team needs to focus on moving forward.
Video: 50th Anniversary Celebration Press Conference for Hoosiers 1976 Undefeated Season
Tom Abernethy, Kent Benson, Quinn Buckner, Jim Crews, Scott Eells, Scott May, James Roberson, and Bobby Wilkerson discuss the 50th anniversary of their achievement as the last college basketball team to complete an undefeated season. Their reflections celebrate the significance of this historic milestone in college sports.
Lamar WilkerHIM Dominates against Oregon
Lamar Wilkerson had quite the performance against Oregon on Monday night. The senior guard fell just short of tying his career high of 44 with 41 points, leading the Hoosiers to a 92-74 victory over the Ducks.
Second Half Efficiency Helps Hoosiers Handle Ducks 92-74
“We’ve really found an identity on both ends of the floor,” Darian DeVries said. “Our floor spacing has been better. Ball movement has been better. Defensively, we’re more connected. There’s still work to do, but I like the effort they give every day. Even during the losing streak, they never came to practice with their heads down. They came to work, they came to get better, and they came to win the next one.”
IU Announces Plans For Statue Honoring Coach Bob Knight
Indiana University Athletics will commission a bronze statue of the late Coach Bob Knight, celebrating his transformative impact on the men’s basketball program. The statue will be placed near the 1976 National Championship display at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Knight, who passed away in 2023, won three NCAA Championships and is a revered figure in college basketball history.
Revenge! Noyan’s Double-Double Helps Hoosiers Beat Purdue 74-59
Following an 80-69 loss to the Boilermakers earlier in the season, the Hoosiers were out for revenge on Sunday. Thanks to Edessa Noyan, they got just that.
Hoosiers Survive Overtime Scare Against Wisconsin
It took an excruciating 45 minutes, but the Hoosiers pulled out a resume-building win over Wisconsin on Saturday. Without Tayton Conerway, who was a late scratch due to illness, the Hoosiers needed big games from Conor Enright and Lamar Wilkerson. The Hoosiers got big games from both, just perhaps not in the way they were expecting.