Indiana basketball finishes unbeaten in exhibition games with win over WKU

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Indiana basketball finishes unbeaten in exhibition games with win over WKU
Summary

Indiana basketball closed its exhibition season with a 79-74 victory against Western Kentucky on October 25, 2026. After trailing for much of the game, Indiana surged ahead with an 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter, driven by contributions from the bench, particularly Bryce Lindsay, who scored a team-high 20 points. The Hoosiers committed eight turnovers in the first half, but improved their ball protection, committing only one turnover during their decisive run. Indiana will host Eastern Illinois for its season opener on November 1, 2026.

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  • •Indiana finished the exhibition season 3-0.
  • •Bryce Lindsay led Indiana with 20 points in the win.
  • •The Hoosiers committed eight first-half turnovers but improved in the second half.
  • •Indiana will open its regular season against Eastern Illinois on November 1.
  • •The team focused on rebounding, recording 14 offensive boards against WKU.
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IU basketball pulled out a win in its final exhibition game, and did it with the bench. It showed "all that really matters" to the Hoosiers this season.

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