Open Thread: IU basketball vs. Northwestern in 2026 Big Ten tournament

Photos from IU basketball's 86-69 win against Kansas State at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Postseason play has arrived for IU basketball. The Hoosiers are coming off a disappointing 91-78 loss at Ohio State on Saturday and will take on Northwestern in the 2026 Big Ten tournament tonight.

The Wildcats won the regular-season meeting 72-68 on February 24 in Bloomington and have won six straight in the series. Indiana leads the all-time series 120-58.

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Who: Indiana vs. Northwestern
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. ET
TV: BTN, Guy Haberman (Play-By-Play), Jordan Taylor (Analyst), Andy Katz (Sideline)
Radio: Don Fischer (Play-By-Play), Errek Suhr (Analyst)
Series Record: Indiana leads 120-58
Last Meeting: Northwestern 72, Indiana 68 on February 24, 2026, in Bloomington
The line: Indiana -6.5, O/U 143.5 (DraftKings)
KenPom: Indiana 75, Northwestern 72

Availability Report

Indiana – Jason Drake (Out), Josh Harris (Out), Jordan Rayford (Out for season)
Northwestern – Arrinten Page (Out)

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