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Open Thread: Discuss IU basketball’s season opener against Eastern Illinois

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Photos from IU basketball's 76-58 exhibition win against North Carolina at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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IU basketball opens the 2026-27 season tonight in Bloomington.

The Hoosiers will host OVC opponent Eastern Illinois on B1G+.

Whether you’re in attendance or watching from home, join the conversation in the comments below:

Who: Indiana (0-0) vs. Eastern Illinois (0-0)
Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana
When: Monday, November 2, 2026. 7 p.m. EST
TV: B1G+, Ian Plaskoff (Play-By-Play), Ryan LaPedis (Analyst), Kelsea Wilson (Sideline)
Radio: Don Fischer (Play-By-Play), Errek Suhr (Analyst)
All-time series: Indiana leads 3-0
Last meeting: Indiana 90, Eastern Illinois 55 on November 10, 2024
The line: Indiana -34.5, O/U 145.5 (DraftKings)
KenPom prediction: Indiana 87, Eastern Illinois 57 (99.6 percent chance of an IU win)

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