Indiana Basketball Upsets Rival Purdue

Hoosiers earn crucial Quad 1 victory at home over ranked Boilermakers

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:47pm

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The Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team defeated the 12th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers 72-67 on Tuesday, January 27th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The Hoosiers, who are now 14-7 overall and 5-5 in Big Ten play, earned a crucial Quad 1 win over their in-state rival in front of a sold-out home crowd.

Why it matters

This victory is a significant boost for Indiana's NCAA Tournament hopes, as Quad 1 wins are highly valued by the selection committee. The Hoosiers have struggled at times this season but this win over a ranked Purdue team could help propel them towards a postseason berth.

The details

Indiana was led by sophomore guard Conor Enright, who scored a team-high 18 points and made several key plays down the stretch to secure the win for the Hoosiers. Purdue, now 17-4 overall and 7-3 in conference, was paced by Zach Edey's 20 points and 12 rebounds but came up short against their in-state rivals.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  • Indiana and Purdue are longtime rivals in the Big Ten Conference.

The players

Conor Enright

A sophomore guard for the Indiana Hoosiers who scored a team-high 18 points in the win over Purdue.

Zach Edey

A standout junior center for the Purdue Boilermakers who had 20 points and 12 rebounds in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys really battled tonight and I'm proud of the effort they gave against a very good Purdue team. This was a big win for our program.”

— Mike Woodson, Head Coach, Indiana Hoosiers (Indiana Daily Student)

“We just couldn't get enough stops down the stretch. Indiana played with a lot of energy and made the plays they needed to win the game.”

— Matt Painter, Head Coach, Purdue Boilermakers (Lafayette Journal & Courier)

What’s next

Indiana will look to build on this win as they continue their Big Ten schedule, while Purdue will try to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory over a ranked in-state rival is a significant boost for the Indiana Hoosiers as they aim to secure an NCAA Tournament berth. The Hoosiers showed resilience and made the plays necessary to earn this crucial Quad 1 win in front of their passionate home crowd.