No. 25 Indiana basketball, currently boasting a 4-0 record, is set to host Lindenwood (2-3) of the Ohio Valley Conference at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, November 20, at 6 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in on BTN, with radio broadcasts available on 105.1 FM in Bloomington and 93.1 FM in Indianapolis, along with SiriusXM Channel 382 for streaming.
The matchup has some intriguing intersections, as both teams have faced Alabama A&M this season. Indiana convincingly defeated the Bulldogs 98-51 on November 5, while Lindenwood fell to Alabama A&M 74-65 on November 16. Each of Indiana’s four games has featured a different leading scorer, showcasing the team’s depth and adaptability. Notable performances include Reed Bailey with 21 points against Alabama A&M, Tucker DeVries with 27 versus Marquette, Lamar Wilkerson contributing 24 against Milwaukee, and Sam Alexis leading with 16 points against Incarnate Word.
Lindenwood will rely on Jadis Jones, a versatile 6-foot-5 wing who is currently averaging 17.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He has shown remarkable efficiency in his shooting, hitting 82.4% of his field goals, although he has not yet made a three-pointer this season.
Expert predictions for the game lean heavily in favor of Indiana. Zach Osterman from IndyStar anticipates a dominant performance, projecting a 101-65 victory for IU. He noted that while shooting 3-pointers can introduce unpredictability, history indicates that Indiana’s scoring prowess should prevail, making them a formidable opponent for Lindenwood.
Looking ahead, Indiana has a challenging schedule with upcoming games against Kansas State on November 25 and Bethune-Cookman on November 29, followed by a road game at Minnesota on December 3. For those eager to stay updated on Indiana basketball, subscribing to the IndyStar’s Hoosiers newsletter and tuning into their athletics podcast will provide valuable insights into the team’s journey.