- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Venue: Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway, NJ
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On this Friday evening, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-9) are set to challenge the Indiana Hoosiers (12-6) at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
The Indiana Hoosiers faced off against Michigan in their previous outing, resulting in a defeat with a score of 86-72. In terms of fouls, Indiana committed 24, while Michigan had 15. The Hoosiers converted 10 of their 25 attempts from beyond the arc. On free throws, Michigan shot 66.7%, hitting 22 of 33 tries. Michigan dominated the boards with a total of 40 rebounds (11 offensive and 29 defensive) and recorded no blocks. They also tallied 14 assists and 6 steals during the match. Defensively, Indiana permitted their rivals to achieve 50.9% shooting from the field, allowing 27 of 53 attempts. The Hoosiers provided 13 assists, recovered 4 steals, and forced 13 turnovers, while collecting 22 rebounds (including 5 offensive). They excelled at the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 attempts for an impressive 83.3% conversion rate. Indiana concluded the game with a 40.4% field goal percentage, hitting 23 of 57 shots and 11 of 34 from three-point range.
Tucker DeVries made a significant contribution in the last match, achieving 45.5% shooting from the field. He registered 15 points on 5 of 11 shooting, along with 3 assists, and spent 30 minutes on the court with a total of 3 rebounds.
The Hoosiers enter this matchup boasting a season record of 12-6. They average 10.8 turnovers per game while committing 18.4 personal fouls. As a collective, Indiana secures 35.3 rebounds per game and leads the nation with 318 assists, ranking 47th in the country. They are shooting 35.6% from three-point territory (185 of 520) and an impressive 77.8% from the free-throw line. The offense averages 81.6 points per game, ranking 87th in college basketball, achieving a 47.5% field goal percentage.
Defensively, the Hoosiers generate 11.4 turnovers per game and commit 18.4 fouls. They rank 14th nationally in allowing assists, having given up 188 throughout the year. Indiana’s defense allows opponents a shooting percentage of 40.7% (420 out of 1,032) and they average 31.9 rebounds per game. They concede 30.2% shooting on three-point attempts and are positioned 67th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 69.1.
In their last appearance, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights fell to Iowa, 68-62. The Knights secured 21 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds, tallying a total of 29 rebounds for the game. They turned the ball over 16 times and made 6 steals during the match. Iowa committed 19 fouls, giving Rutgers a chance at the charity stripe 24 times, of which they converted 19 for a 79.2% free throw rate. From three-point land, Rutgers converted 5 out of 18 attempts (27.8%). Overall, the Scarlet Knights completed 19 of 44 shots, achieving a 43.2% shooting percentage. They allowed Iowa to shoot 47.1% from the floor, making 24 of 51 attempts, and Iowa went 13 of 16 from the free-throw line for an 81.3% success rate. On the rebounding front, Rutgers surrendered 19 total rebounds to Iowa, with 5 on the offensive side.
Darren Buchanan Jr. played a pivotal role for the Scarlet Knights, shooting 5 out of 8 for an impressive 62.5% from the field while also collecting 3 rebounds and scoring 17 points in his 32 minutes of action, although he did not register any assists.
This season, Rutgers stands at 9-9, averaging 17.4 fouls per game and shooting 72.2% from the free throw line. They provide 11.1 assists per contest, ranking them 347th nationally, and they also average 10.8 turnovers per game. Rutgers has accumulated 1,273 points this season, averaging 70.7 points per game, with a rebounding average of 36.0 per match. Offensively, they are shooting 40.8% from the field, placing them at 340th in the nation.
On defense, Rutgers concedes 36.7% shooting on three-pointers (151 of 411) and allows their opponents a free throw percentage of 73.5%. They give up an average of 14.9 assists and 36.3 rebounds per game, ranked 286th and 278th respectively. The Scarlet Knights are 210th in college basketball for points allowed per game, averaging 74.4. They force opponents into 11.6 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 44.4% from the field, placing them 225th overall.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NCAA battle against the spread?
Choice: Back Rutgers
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