Indiana holds off No. 12 Purdue, 72-67

Lamar Wilkerson scores 19 points to lead the Hoosiers to victory over their in-state rival

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:47pm

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In a matchup of Big Ten rivals, Indiana defeated No. 12 Purdue 72-67 behind 19 points from Lamar Wilkerson. Nick Dorn added 18 points for the Hoosiers, while Conor Enright scored 5 of his 8 points in the final 71 seconds to help Indiana hold off a late Purdue charge. Trey Kaufman-Renn led the Boilermakers with 23 points in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This victory gives Indiana coach Darian DeVries his biggest win so far in his first season with the Hoosiers, and it comes against the team's biggest rival. Indiana has now beaten ranked Purdue teams in four of their last five home matchups, continuing a recent trend of success against the Boilermakers.

The details

Indiana took control of the game with a 21-6 run to close the first half, turning a 23-21 deficit into a 40-29 halftime lead. Purdue made several second-half runs to get back into the game, but each time the Hoosiers had an answer, with Enright hitting a key 3-pointer and free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Lamar Wilkerson

A key player for Indiana, scoring 19 points to lead the Hoosiers to victory.

Nick Dorn

Scored 18 points for Indiana in the win over Purdue.

Conor Enright

Scored 5 of his 8 points in the final 71 seconds to help Indiana hold off Purdue's late charge.

Trey Kaufman-Renn

Led Purdue with 23 points in the losing effort.

Braden Smith

Scored 14 points, with 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Purdue.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for us against our biggest rival. The team really stepped up and made the plays we needed to get the victory.”

— Darian DeVries, Indiana Head Coach (CBS Sports)

What’s next

Indiana will travel to UCLA on Saturday, while Purdue visits Maryland on Sunday.

The takeaway

Indiana's victory over No. 12 Purdue continues the Hoosiers' recent dominance over their in-state rival, and gives coach Darian DeVries a signature win in his first season. The game was a hard-fought rivalry matchup that came down to the final minutes, showcasing the intensity of the Indiana-Purdue basketball rivalry.