CHICAGO – The Marquette men’s basketball team faces its first significant challenge of the season as they go head-to-head against Indiana at the United Center on November 9 at noon.
The Golden Eagles hold a record of 2-0 after kicking off the season with a victory over Albany on November 3, followed by a win against Southern on November 5. Additionally, the program made headlines by securing a commitment from 2026 recruit Alex Egbuonu on November 6, solidifying their future talent.
Marquette’s expected starters for the matchup include guards Sean Jones, Chase Ross, and Zaide Lowery, alongside forwards Ben Gold and Caedin Hamilton.
As for the matchup against Indiana, the Hoosiers are known for their intelligent ball movement, spearheaded by center Reed Bailey, paired with an impressive shooter in Tucker DeVries. The potential for an overly aggressive Marquette defense could create opportunities for Indiana to capitalize on scoring chances, making this an exciting game as both teams are eager to push the pace.
The predicted outcome of the contest favors Indiana, projected to win with a score of 83-80.
Fans can catch the Marquette vs. Indiana game on ESPN, starting at noon CT. The broadcast will feature play-by-play commentary from Dave O’Brien and analysis by Tom Crean, a former coach for both teams.
In the betting realm, Indiana starts as a 2.5-point favorite, with the total points over-under set at 157.5, according to BetMGM.com. This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter for basketball fans as both teams display their talents on the court.