Indiana Basketball Upsets No. 3 Purdue 72-67

Hoosiers coach Darian DeVries praises the home crowd's impact in the big win

Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:15pm

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Indiana men's basketball pulled off a 72-67 upset victory over No. 3 Purdue on Tuesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. In his postgame press conference, Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries credited the raucous home crowd for willing the team to victory, saying "that's what makes this place so special." DeVries also highlighted the contributions of several players, including Conor Enright's defensive effort on Purdue star Braden Smith and timely plays from Jasai Miles and Trent Sisley off the bench.

Why it matters

This win is a significant milestone for DeVries in his first season as Indiana's head coach, as he looks to rebuild the program and reestablish the Hoosiers as a force in the Big Ten. Defeating a top-5 ranked rival like Purdue on the home court will give the team and fanbase a major boost of confidence heading into the second half of conference play.

The details

Indiana trailed Purdue 23-19 midway through the first half, but the Hoosiers responded with a 21-6 run to close the half and take a 40-29 lead into the break. DeVries credited a timeout he called during Purdue's run as a key moment, allowing his team to "hit a reset" and find their rhythm again. Indiana maintained its lead throughout the second half, making key plays down the stretch to hold off a late Purdue comeback attempt.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, January 28, 2026 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.

The players

Darian DeVries

The head coach of the Indiana men's basketball team, in his first season leading the Hoosiers program.

Conor Enright

An Indiana player who DeVries praised for his 40 minutes of defensive effort guarding Purdue star Braden Smith.

Jasai Miles

An Indiana player who made several hustle plays to save possessions for the Hoosiers, something DeVries highlighted as an example of the team's fight and competitiveness.

Trent Sisley

An Indiana player who came off the bench and made two crucial free throws late in the game to help seal the victory for the Hoosiers.

Braden Smith

Purdue's star player, who DeVries described as "if not the best guard in the country" and a major focus of Indiana's defensive game plan.

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What they’re saying

“I think I'm going to start off, I'm going to say the biggest key was that crowd out there. I mean, that was awesome. I mean, that's what makes this place so special.”

— Darian DeVries, Head Coach, Indiana Basketball (ASAP Sports)

“Conor Enright, 40 minutes of chasing Smith around, that's not an easy deal, because that's if not the best guard in the country right there, and he creates a lot of their stuff for them.”

— Darian DeVries, Head Coach, Indiana Basketball (ASAP Sports)

“We just felt like in a little bit of our tough stretch, like, we had played well during good portions of games. We just had three- or four-minute stretches, and there's a lot of different stuff that went with them.”

— Darian DeVries, Head Coach, Indiana Basketball (ASAP Sports)

What’s next

The Hoosiers will look to build on this signature win as they continue Big Ten play, with their next game coming on the road against Michigan State on Saturday, February 1st.

The takeaway

This victory over a top-5 ranked rival like Purdue is a major statement win for Darian DeVries and the Indiana basketball program. It showcases the team's competitiveness, fight, and ability to win close games in front of a raucous home crowd - all key ingredients DeVries wants to establish as the foundation of the Hoosiers' identity moving forward.