Indiana faces North Carolina and Purdue hosts Ball State in exhibitions
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Indiana Hoosiers and North Carolina Tar Heels are set to meet in a college basketball exhibition on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis at 5 p.m. ET. Indiana, led by coach Darian DeVries in his second season, aims to improve from last season's 18-14 finish. Meanwhile, the Purdue Boilermakers will host the Ball State Cardinals at Mackey Arena at 2 p.m. ET on the same day. Purdue's coach Matt Painter returns for his 21st season, with the team looking to build on their success despite losing key players from last year's Elite Eight squad. Both games will be available for viewing on the B1G+ app.
- •Indiana plays North Carolina at 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 18.
- •Purdue faces Ball State at 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 18.
- •Both games can be viewed on the B1G+ app.
- •Indiana went 18-14 last season, missing the NCAA Tournament.
- •Purdue lost three key players but retains five contributors.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — What channel is Indiana vs North Carolina basketball exhibition: Where to watch, start time
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — What channel is Purdue vs Ball State basketball exhibition: Where to watch, start time, roster
"A cast of stars is gone but the Boilermakers return many familiar faces and take on a first-year coach. Here's how to watch, roster, schedule and more.
"A clash of brands, the Hoosiers and Tar Heels meet in Indianapolis for an exhibition. Here's how to tune in and what to know.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 7:00 AMWhat channel is Indiana vs North Carolina basketball exhibition: Where to watch, start time
A clash of brands, the Hoosiers and Tar Heels meet in Indianapolis for an exhibition. Here's how to tune in and what to know.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 7:00 AMWhat channel is Purdue vs Ball State basketball exhibition: Where to watch, start time, roster
A cast of stars is gone but the Boilermakers return many familiar faces and take on a first-year coach. Here's how to watch, roster, schedule and more.
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