Indiana vs. Purdue Basketball: A Rivalry Renewed
Indiana Hoosiers (17-9, 8-7 in Sizeable Ten) face off against the No. 7 Purdue Boilermakers (21-5, 11-4 in Big Ten) at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on FOX, with Gus Johnson on play-by-play, Steve Smith as the analyst and Allison Williams reporting from the sideline.
The Matchup
This marks the second and final regular season meeting between the in-state rivals. Indiana previously defeated Purdue on January 27, 2026. Purdue is looking to avenge that loss and maintain its position in the Big Ten standings, while Indiana aims for the season sweep.
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Indiana is coming off a 71-51 loss at No. 8 Illinois on Sunday, February 16, 2026. Lamar Wilkerson led the Hoosiers with 21 points in that game. The Daily Hoosier reports that Indiana had previously won five of six games, including the first matchup against Purdue, UCLA, and Wisconsin.
Purdue suffered a 91-80 home loss to No. 1 Michigan on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, ending a four-game winning streak. Sports Illustrated notes this loss tied Purdue for third place in the Big Ten at 11-4.
Key Players
For Indiana, Lamar Wilkerson has been a key offensive threat, scoring 21 points against Illinois. Nick Dorn and Conor Enright also contributed significantly in the first matchup against Purdue, combining for 37 points and eight assists, respectively. Tucker DeVries grabbed nine rebounds in that contest.
Purdue will rely on Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn, who are playing in their final Indiana-Purdue regular season game. Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with 23 points in the first meeting between the two teams. AP News highlights Smith as averaging 14.9 points, 8.7 assists, and 1.8 steals for the Boilermakers.
Broadcast Information
Fans can watch the game on FOX, with Gus Johnson, Steve Smith, and Allison Williams providing commentary. The game can also be heard on the IU Radio Network (Bloomington: 105.1 WHCC-FM; Indianapolis: 93.1 WIBC-FM) and through the Varsity Network app.
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