- Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats vs Indiana Hoosiers
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: BTN
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The Indiana Hoosiers (18-13) are set to face off against the Northwestern Wildcats (13-18) in the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center this Wednesday.
In their previous match against Minnesota, the Northwestern Wildcats suffered a narrow defeat, with a final score of 67-66. During the game, Northwestern achieved a field goal percentage of 43.4% (23 of 53) and made 8 out of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they succeeded in 12 of their 14 attempts, resulting in an impressive 85.7% accuracy. On the boards, they managed to secure 26 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. The Wildcats distributed 18 assists, forced 8 turnovers from the opposition, and recorded 3 steals. Defensively, Northwestern allowed their opponents to shoot at 54.5%, with Minnesota scoring 24 of 44 attempts. Minnesota also notched 16 assists and 6 steals, while grabbing 22 rebounds (4 offensive, 18 defensive). They shot 81.3% from the free throw line, hitting 13 of 16 tries, and were successful on 6 out of 17 three-point attempts. During this contest, Northwestern was tagged with 15 fouls, while Minnesota incurred 11.
Nick Martinelli played a pivotal role in the game, amassing 23 points on 9 of 18 shooting. He logged 39 minutes on the court, grabbed 9 rebounds, and recorded 1 assist, finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0%.
The Northwestern Wildcats enter this game with a seasonal record of 13-18. As a team, they average 8.6 turnovers per game and commit 17.2 fouls on average each night. They average 30.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 528 assists this season, ranking them 44th nationally in assists. The Wildcats convert 32.7% of their three-point attempts (198 of 606) and maintain a free throw percentage of 75.1%. They score an average of 73.2 points per game (ranking 254th nationally) while shooting 45.7% from the field.
On the defensive side, Northwestern averages forcing 11.5 turnovers per game while drawing 16.5 fouls. They allow a 33.1% shooting percentage from three-point range and rank 131st in opponents’ points allowed per game (72.2). The Wildcats have a defensive shooting percentage of 43.9% (774 of 1,763) and concede an average of 35.2 rebounds per game, placing them 315th in assists allowed this season with 488 conceded.
In their most recent game, the Indiana Hoosiers fell to Ohio State, finishing at 91-78. Indiana collected 13 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards for a total of 17 rebounds in the game. They turned the ball over 12 times while recording 6 steals. Ohio State committed 15 fouls, giving the Hoosiers 21 free throw attempts, converting 17 for an 81.0% accuracy rate. Indiana shot 5 of 18 from three-point range (27.8%). By the end, the Hoosiers achieved a field goal success rate of 54.9%, going 28 of 51. Ohio State shot an impressive 29 out of 49 from the field, totaling 59.2%. The Hoosiers conceded Ohio State to a 45.8% accuracy rate from distance, with 11 of 24 attempts made, and finished 22 of 25 from the charity stripe (88.0%). Overall, Indiana allowed Ohio State to secure 23 rebounds (3 offensive).
Lamar Wilkerson was a standout for the Hoosiers, scoring 18 points during his 40 minutes on the court and recording 3 assists. He finished with a field goal percentage of 40.0%, making 6 of 15 attempts, alongside 3 rebounds.
With a current record of 18-13, Indiana is shooting 47.4% from the field, placing them 58th in the nation. This season, they’ve scored a total of 2,440 points (averaging 78.7 points per game) while securing 32.5 rebounds per game. The Hoosiers assist on average 16.8 times per game, ranking 37th in the country, while giving up the ball 10.1 times per game and committing 18.4 fouls per game. Their free throw percentage stands at 78.3%.
Defensively, Indiana allows a 32.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc (217 of 660) whereas opponents convert on 75.8% of their free throw attempts. They average allowing 11.9 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 65th and 73rd defensively. The Hoosiers rank 126th in points allowed per game (72.1) while forcing 10.3 turnovers each game, with teams shooting 42.7% against them (95th in college basketball).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Northwestern
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