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IU basketball cruises past Oregon in 92-74 win
Lamar Wilkerson scores 41 points as Hoosiers honor 1976 national championship team
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Indiana University basketball won its second straight game on Monday night, defeating the Oregon Ducks 92-74 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Senior guard Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 41 points, flirting with the Assembly Hall scoring record he set just two months prior. The Hoosiers also honored their 1976 national championship team at halftime, with seven players from that undefeated squad participating in a Q&A session before the game.
Why it matters
This win keeps Indiana firmly in the NCAA tournament picture, as they look to solidify their resume ahead of a pair of tough road games against Illinois and Purdue. The celebration of the 1976 team also connects the current squad to the storied history of IU basketball, helping to inspire the players as they make their own postseason push.
The details
In addition to Wilkerson's heroics, senior forward Sam Alexis continued his hot streak, shooting a perfect 8-for-8 from the field and tallying 16 points. The Hoosiers overcame a slow start from 3-point range, finishing 11-of-27 from deep. Head coach Darian DeVries praised the team's improved floor spacing and ball movement in the win.
- Indiana honored the 1976 national championship team with a Q&A session before the game.
- The 1976 team was celebrated at halftime, with the NCAA Championship trophy on display.
- Shortly after the game, the last remaining undefeated power-conference team, Arizona, fell to Kansas.
The players
Lamar Wilkerson
A senior guard who scored 41 points in the win, flirting with the Assembly Hall scoring record he set just two months prior.
Sam Alexis
A senior forward who shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the field, tallying 16 points and playing a pivotal role in the blowout victory.
Darian DeVries
The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, who praised the team's improved floor spacing and ball movement in the win.
Tom Abernethy
One of the seven players from the 1976 national championship team who participated in the pre-game Q&A session.
Kent Benson
One of the seven players from the 1976 national championship team who participated in the pre-game Q&A session.
What they’re saying
“It was easy. Everybody kept telling me keep shooting. One fell and then the rest happened.”
— Lamar Wilkerson (insidethehall.com)
“He's pretty special. That was as impressive of a second-half performance as I've seen.”
— Darian DeVries, Head Coach (insidethehall.com)
“I thought that was great. Special night for everyone. Had so many of them that were able to make it back. That's a pretty cool event.”
— Darian DeVries, Head Coach (insidethehall.com)
What’s next
The Hoosiers will look to continue their strong play at home as they host their final five games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, including key matchups against Illinois and Purdue.
The takeaway
Indiana's win over Oregon, combined with the celebration of their storied 1976 national championship team, has the Hoosiers feeling inspired and confident as they make their push for the NCAA tournament. With Lamar Wilkerson leading the way and the team's improved floor spacing and ball movement, Indiana appears to be peaking at the right time.
