- Matchup: Chicago State Cougars vs Indiana Hoosiers
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Chicago State Cougars (2-10) will visit Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in hopes of securing a victory against the Indiana Hoosiers (8-3).
The Cougars recently faced Bowling Green, suffering a defeat with a final score of 76-55. They committed 19 personal fouls while Bowling Green tallied 17. Chicago State managed to convert 7 out of 23 three-point attempts. Conversely, Bowling Green succeeded at the charity stripe, hitting 13 of 18 for a 72.2% success rate. Bowling Green dominated the boards with 37 rebounds (5 offensive, 32 defensive) but didn’t register any blocks. They also recorded 21 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, Chicago State let their opponent shoot 50.9% from the field, allowing 28 of 55 shots to go in. The Cougars dished out 8 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and stealing the ball 9 times. Rebounding was a struggle as they gathered 31 boards, with 8 offensive. At the free-throw line, they converted 17 out of 27 for a rate of 63.0%. Chicago State concluded the game with an overall shooting percentage of 29.3% (17 out of 58) including 4 of 13 from beyond the arc.
Doyel Cockrill III stood out for the Cougars, scoring 19 points on 4 of 9 shooting over 25 minutes of play and grabbing 3 rebounds while also dishing out 2 assists.
With a current record of 2-10, Chicago State averages 13.3 turnovers per game and 20.5 fouls. The Cougars accumulate 33.3 rebounds each game and boast a total of 117 assists this season, ranking them 345th in the nation in that category. From three-point range, they connect at 29.3% (60 of 205) with a free-throw shooting rate of 74.8%. Their scoring average stands at 66.9 points per game, placing them 340th in Division I basketball, with a field goal percentage of 39.6%.
On the defensive side, the Cougars generate 13.1 turnovers per game while conceding 16.4 personal fouls. They rank 363rd in the country for allowing assists, giving up 243 this season. Opponents shoot 48.6% against them, with Chicago State allowing an average of 36.8 rebounds per game. They rank 346th in points allowed per game at 84.1, giving up 35.8% from beyond the arc.
In their last game, the Indiana Hoosiers fell to Kentucky, losing 72-60. In terms of rebounding, Indiana allowed Kentucky to secure 33 total boards, including 14 on offense. The Hoosiers struggled beyond the arc, shooting just 20.0% (3 of 15) while hitting 25 of 38 free-throw attempts for a 65.8% rate. Defensively, they allowed Kentucky to shoot 37.9% (22 of 58) from the field. Indiana managed to hit 15 of 44 shots for a shooting percentage of 34.1% and made 4 of their 24 three-point attempts (16.7%). They experienced a bit of success at the charity stripe, converting 26 of 29 tries for an impressive 89.7%. Kentucky committed 18 fouls during this matchup, which led to 29 free-throw attempts for the Hoosiers. Furthermore, Indiana turned the ball over 17 times while securing 26 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 33 for the game.
Lamar Wilkerson was a key player for the Hoosiers, scoring 15 points with 5 of 11 shooting while grabbing 2 rebounds in just 22 minutes of play, although he didn’t record any assists.
This season, Indiana boasts an 8-3 record. Offensively, the Hoosiers shoot 49.2% from the field, currently ranking 46th in NCAA basketball. They have accumulated 942 points collectively (averaging 85.6 per game) and grab 36.3 rebounds per contest. Their assist rate stands at 19.3 per game, placing them 15th in the nation, while their turnover rate is 10.5 per game. Indiana commits 18.9 personal fouls per game and has a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.3%.
Defensively, Indiana allows 31.7% on three-point attempts (65 of 205), with opponents shooting 72.8% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 10.0 assists and 32.3 rebounds per game, ranking 16th and 80th in the country, respectively. The Indiana defense ranks 58th in the nation for points allowed, surrendering an average of 67.4 per game. They force an average of 12.8 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 39.1% from the field, standing 33rd in NCAA basketball.
Which team will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Take Chicago State
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