UNC basketball falls to Indiana in preseason exhibition game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
UNC basketball lost 76-58 to Indiana in their second preseason exhibition under coach Michael Malone, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Tar Heels struggled throughout, trailing by as much as 22 points in the second half. Freshman center Sayon Keita stood out with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Jarin Stevenson, coming off a strong performance in the previous game, was held to 3 points. UNC’s rebounding issues were evident, as Indiana held a 53-31 advantage. The Tar Heels will conclude their preseason against Charlotte on October 17.
- •UNC trails by double digits throughout the second half.
- •Sayon Keita was the standout player for UNC.
- •Jarin Stevenson struggled with shooting, hitting only 1 of 7.
- •Indiana dominated the boards with 20 offensive rebounds.
- •UNC will face Charlotte next in their final preseason game.
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