Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Preview and Game Details
IU basketball is set to kick off a three-game home stretch as they take on Northwestern at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers hold a record of 17-10 overall and 8-8 in the Big Ten, while the Wildcats stand at 11-16 and 3-13 in conference play. This matchup marks the 178th meeting between the two teams, with Indiana leading the series 120-57. Northwestern has claimed victory in the last five encounters, including two recent wins in Bloomington.
The game between Indiana and Northwestern will take place at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. The broadcast will be available on FS1, with Connor Onion as the play-by-play commentator and Jordan Taylor as the analyst. Radio coverage will feature Don Fischer on play-by-play and Errek Suhr as the analyst. The Hoosiers are favored by 8.5 points with an over/under of 145.5 according to DraftKings. KenPom predicts a 78-70 victory for Indiana with a 76 percent chance of winning, while Bart Torvik forecasts a 78-69 win for the Hoosiers with an 82 percent probability.
In terms of player availability, Indiana will be without Jason Drake, Josh Harris, and Jordan Rayford, with the latter out for the season. On the other hand, all Northwestern players are expected to be available for the game. Share your thoughts on the upcoming matchup in the comments section below and stay tuned for more updates on the game and the Northwestern Wildcats.