Game thread: Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball vs Northwestern Wildcats

Jan 27, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries claps his hands against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images No. 10-seed Indiana men’s basketball is s

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What is the story about?

No. 10-seed Indiana men’s basketball is set to take on No. 15-seed Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament this evening at the United Center in Chicago. The winner takes on No. 7-seed Purdue tomorrow.

The Hoosiers are in a potential win or go home situation depending on the results of other bubble teams around them, this could be the last game they play this season if they lose. Indiana maintains some level of control over its own destiny, at least for now. This is a Northwestern team that’s already

handed Indiana a loss this season, something the Hoosiers really can’t afford now.

There’s plenty to talk about with this matchup. Learn more about the game below and join the discussion!