Indiana Upsets 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 11:55pm

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In a hard-fought rivalry game, Indiana defeated No. 12 Purdue 72-67 on Tuesday night. Lamar Wilkerson led the Hoosiers with 19 points, while Nick Dorn added 18. Conor Enright hit a key 3-pointer and made two late free throws to help Indiana hold off a late Purdue charge. The win gives first-year Indiana coach Darian DeVries his biggest victory so far.

Why it matters

This victory over their in-state rival Purdue is a significant milestone for the Indiana basketball program in DeVries' first season as head coach. The Hoosiers have now beaten ranked Boilermaker teams in four of their last five home matchups, showcasing their ability to compete with one of the Big Ten's top teams.

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 lead. Purdue made several second-half pushes to get back in the game, but each time the Hoosiers responded, including a key 3-pointer from Conor Enright and two late free throws to seal the victory.

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

The players

Lamar Wilkerson

The leading scorer for Indiana, finishing with 19 points in the victory.

Nick Dorn

Scored 18 points to provide scoring support for the Hoosiers.

Conor Enright

Hit a crucial 3-pointer late and made two free throws to help Indiana hold off Purdue's comeback attempt.

Trey Kaufman-Renn

Purdue's leading scorer, finishing with 23 points in the losing effort.

Braden Smith

Contributed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Boilermakers.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for us, especially against our biggest rival. The guys really battled and made the plays we needed to get the victory.”

— Darian DeVries, Head Coach, Indiana University (nbcsports.com)

What’s next

Indiana will look to build on this win as they head to UCLA on Saturday, while Purdue will try to snap their three-game losing streak when they visit Maryland on Sunday.

The takeaway

Indiana's victory over No. 12 Purdue shows the Hoosiers are capable of competing with the Big Ten's elite teams in DeVries' first season as head coach. This win should give the team confidence as they continue their conference schedule and look to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.