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.
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.”
Lamar Wilkerson’s Duck Hunt Paves Way for IU in 92-74 Win
On February 9, 2026, Indiana Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson scored 41 points, leading his team to a 92-74 victory over the Oregon Ducks. Despite a slow start, Wilkerson’s performance, which included 25 points in the second half, helped secure an NCAA Tournament bid as Indiana improved to 17-8 overall.
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.
Physicality Lifts Hoosiers to 78-77 Win over Wisconsin Despite Late Stumble
“Sam was tremendous in that second half,” Indiana coach Darian DeVries said. “We were able to take advantage of a few switches. That’s why they were able to stay in front of us a little better; they were switching more. Then, we were able to throw it inside, and the guys did a good job–we ran a few things to try to get it to him, and we got it to him. Sam did the rest from there.
Hoosiers Escape with 78-77 OT Win Over Badgers
In a thrilling clash, the Indiana Hoosiers secured a narrow 78-77 overtime victory against the Wisconsin Badgers after leading throughout the game. Key performances from Lamar Wilkerson, who scored 25 points, and Sam Alexis, with 19 points and five blocks, propelled IU to maintain their NCAA Tournament hopes.
Nick Dorn: The Boilermaker Buster
The IU vs. Purdue game is where Indiana legends are born. Play well in this game and your name will be remembered in Bloomington forever. After his performance on Tuesday, Nick Dorn may have just added his name to that list.
Hoosiers Rediscover Rhythm in 82-59 Win at Rutgers
“We’ve had a couple games here recently where we, you know, really struggled to get out of the gate in a strong way, but thought the guys did a great job tonight with their actions,” Indiana coach Darian DeVries said. “I thought their cutting was much crisper and cleaner tonight.
Hoosiers Win Big Over Siena Despite Bad Habits Lingering
Darian DeVries, Indiana’s head coach, expressed nervousness before a game against Siena following a long break. Indiana led by 26 at halftime but saw their advantage narrow, revealing defensive and turnover issues that could challenge them in upcoming games. Despite strong performances by Lamar Wilkerson and others, the team must address these shortcomings to prepare for tougher competition in the Big Ten.