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Indiana men’s basketball in Big Ten tournament start time, TV, matchup
Indiana basketball has reason to think it can make a little noise in the Big Ten tournament.
The Hoosiers (18-13, 10-10 Big Ten) closed their conference schedule on a four-game winning streak and moved into the No. 6 seed, earning a bye into Thursday’s quarterfinals. During their streak, they have shot 54.7% from the field and 43.6% on 3-pointers, and have assisted on 65.8% of their baskets.
Indiana team leaders: Kel’el Ware (16.1 points, 44.7% 3-pointers, 9.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocked shots); Malik Reneau (15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds); Mackenzie Mgbako (12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds); Trey Galloway (10.6 points, 4.6 assists, 1.2 steals). Mike Woodson is in his third season as coach.
The Hoosiers will play winner of Wednesday’s game between No. 11 seed Penn State and No. 14 seed Michigan. The winner of Thursday’s game meets No. 3 seed Nebraska in Friday night’s quarterfinals.
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About Penn State basketball
The Nittany Lions (15-16, 9-11) showed flashes during Big Ten action, beating Wisconsin and Illinois. They handled the Hoosiers twice (85-71 in Bloomington on Feb. 3; 83-74 in State College on Feb. 24). Penn State made 21-of-43 3-pointers against IU in those games.
IU couldn’t handle Ace Baldwin Jr., who averaged 22.5 points and 8.5 assists in those games. He is PSU’s lone double-figure scorer for the season (14.3 points, 6.0 assists, 2.7 steals).
About Michigan basketball
The Wolverines (8-23, 3-17) enter the Big Ten tournament on an eight-game losing streak, seven of those by double digits. IU edged Michigan 78-75 on Dec. 5 in their only meeting this season.
Michigan team leaders: Dug McDaniel (16.6 points, 37.9% 3s, 4.6 assists, 1.1 steals); Terrance Williams II (12.3 points, 40% 3s, 4.4 rebounds).
Indiana basketball NET ranking
Via the NCAA as of March 10
Indiana, 93
Michigan, 132
Penn State, 89
IU basketball start time in Big Ten tournament
Approximately 9 p.m. ET Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis.
How watch Indiana basketball in the Big Ten tournament
TV: Thursday’s and Friday’s games are on BTN; Saturday’s semifinals and Sunday’s championship are on CBS.
Radio: Indiana Hoosiers Sports Network (105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.1 FM in Indianapolis), with Don Fischer (play-by-play), Errek Suhr (analysis) and John Herrick (updates).
Streaming: SiriusXM 84 (for IU’s opener), Varsity Network, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling
Indiana basketball schedule
Date, day | location, opponent | time, TV |
Oct. 29, Sunday | vs. Indianapolis (exhibition) | W, 74-52 |
Nov. 3, Friday | vs. Marian (exhibition) | W, 94-61 |
Nov. 7, Tuesday | vs. Florida Gulf Coast | W, 69-63 |
Nov. 12, Saturday | vs. Army | W, 72-64 |
Nov. 16, Thursday | vs. Wright State | W, 89-80 |
Nov. 19, Sunday | vs. Connecticut in New York | L, 77-57 |
Nov. 20, Monday | vs. Louisville in New York | W, 74-66 |
Nov. 26, Sunday | vs. Harvard in Indianapolis | W, 89-76 |
Dec. 1, Friday | vs. Maryland | W, 65-53 |
Dec. 5, Tuesday | at Michigan | W, 78-75 |
Dec. 9, Saturday | vs. Auburn in Atlanta | L, 104-76 |
Dec. 16, Saturday | vs. Kansas | L, 75-71 |
Dec. 19, Tuesday | vs. Morehead State | W, 69-68 |
Dec. 21, Thursday | vs. North Alabama | W, 83-66 |
Dec. 29, Friday | vs. Kennesaw State | W, 100-87 |
Jan. 3, Wednesday | at Nebraska | L, 86-70 |
Jan. 6, Saturday | vs. Ohio State | W, 71-65 |
Jan. 9, Tuesday | at Rutgers | L, 66-57 |
Jan. 12, Friday | vs. Minnesota | W, 74-62 |
Jan. 16, Tuesday | vs. Purdue | L, 87-66 |
Jan. 19, Friday | at Wisconsin | L, 91-79 |
Jan. 27, Saturday | at Illinois | L, 70-62 |
Jan. 30, Tuesday | vs. Iowa | W, 74-68 |
Feb. 3, Saturday | vs. Penn State | L, 85-71 |
Feb. 6, Tuesday | at Ohio State | W, 76-73 |
Feb. 10, Saturday | at Purdue | L, 79-59 |
Feb. 18, Sunday | vs. Northwestern | L, 76-72 |
Feb. 21, Wednesday | vs. Nebraska | L, 85-70 |
Feb. 24, Saturday | at Penn State | L, 83-74 |
Feb. 27, Tuesday | vs. Wisconsin | W, 74-70 |
March 3, Sunday | at Maryland | W, 83-78 |
March 6, Wednesday | at Minnesota | W, 70-58 |
March 10, Sunday | vs. Michigan State | W, 65-64 |
March 14, Thursday | vs. TBD in Big Ten tourney | Approx. 9 p.m., BTN |