- Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Indiana Hoosiers
- Event Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-15) are heading to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday with the aim of overcoming the Indiana Hoosiers (17-12).
The Minnesota Golden Gophers recently faced off against UCLA and secured a 78-73 victory. In that game, Minnesota boasted a field goal percentage of 58.0% (29 of 50) and successfully sunk 12 of their 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 8 of 9 attempts for a striking 88.9% success rate. Additionally, Minnesota grabbed 19 rebounds, including 2 offensive boards, and dished out 24 assists. Defensively, they forced 5 turnovers and secured 4 steals. Minnesota allowed UCLA to shoot 50.9% from the field, enabling them to make 29 of 57 attempts. UCLA recorded 27 assists and had 3 steals, while also securing 26 rebounds (6 offensive, 20 defensive). The Bruins finished the game shooting 83.3% from the line, successfully making 5 of their 6 attempts, along with 10 out of 24 from three-point range. The Gophers committed 8 fouls compared to UCLA’s 12.
Bobby Durkin was a standout performer, scoring 23 points on 7 of 12 shooting while playing all 40 minutes. He also recorded 1 rebound and 3 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 58.3%.
This season, Minnesota holds a record of 14-15. They average 71.0 points per game (ranked 291st in Division 1) and have a field goal percentage of 46.1%. The Golden Gophers have made 34.8% of their three-point attempts (255 of 732) and 69.8% at the free-throw line. As a collective, they pull down 31.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated 511 assists this season, placing them 32nd nationally in assists per game. They turn over the ball 10.4 times each contest and commit an average of 14.8 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Golden Gophers force an average of 11.1 turnovers per game and commit 17.2 personal fouls. They are ranked 263rd nationally for assists allowed, having given up 429 this season. Minnesota allows opponents a field goal percentage of 44.2% (713 of 1,613) and surrenders 32.5 rebounds per game. They concede 34.2% on three-point shots and rank 45th in average points allowed per game (68.2).
In their latest matchup, the Indiana Hoosiers fell to Michigan State by a score of 77-64. In that game, they collected 18 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards for a total of 24. The Hoosiers turned the ball over 6 times and achieved 4 steals. Michigan State committed 14 fouls, allowing Indiana to attempt 13 free throws, out of which they made 10 for a success rate of 76.9%. From long range, Indiana converted 10 out of 35 attempts (28.6%). Overall, the Hoosiers finished the game shooting 39.3% (22 of 56). Defensively, they allowed Michigan State to make 25 of 51 attempts, resulting in a 49.0% shooting percentage. They gave up 12 out of 24 from three-point territory and finished the contest 15 of 19 from the free throw line (78.9%). Indiana allowed Michigan State 30 total rebounds, 9 of which were offensive.
Lamar Wilkerson was instrumental for the Hoosiers, scoring 29 points on 11 of 21 shooting (52.4%) while also contributing 1 rebound and 1 assist in his 40 minutes on the court.
The Indiana Hoosiers maintain a record of 17-12 this season. Offensively, they shoot 46.9% from the field, placing them 81st in the nation. This season, Indiana has netted 2,285 points (averaging 78.8 points per contest) while grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game. They distribute the ball effectively with 16.9 assists per game (36th in Division 1), while averaging only 10.1 turnovers. The Hoosiers commit 18.4 fouls per game and have an impressive free throw percentage of 78.5%.
On defense, Indiana allows opponents to connect on 32.7% of their three-point attempts (201 of 615) and 75.5% of their free throw attempts. They surrender an average of 12.1 assists and 33.1 total rebounds per game, ranking 78th and 98th respectively. The Hoosiers are 133rd in college basketball for points allowed per game (72.3). They force their opponents into 10.3 turnovers on average and allow teams to shoot 42.6% from the field (90th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Selection: Bet on Indiana and under the total points
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