Indiana Upsets No. 12 Purdue in Rivalry Matchup

Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries praises the excitement of the in-state rivalry after the win.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:55am

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The Indiana Hoosiers pulled off an upset victory over the No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers, 72-67, in their latest in-state rivalry matchup. Indiana head coach Darian DeVries, who is in his second season with the Hoosiers, discussed the significance of the rivalry and how "these types of rivalries are fun" for college sports.

Why it matters

The Indiana-Purdue rivalry is one of the most storied in college basketball, with the two programs first facing off in 1901. This latest win for Indiana marks an important early signature victory for DeVries, who took over the Hoosiers program in 2025 after a successful stint at Drake and one season at West Virginia.

The details

Indiana knocked down 12 3-pointers in the game, led by Lamar Wilkerson's 19 points and 7 rebounds. Nick Dorn added 18 points, while Tucker DeVries, the head coach's son, had 9 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. The win moved Indiana to 14-7 overall and 5-5 in Big Ten play, while Purdue fell to 17-4 overall and 7-3 in conference.

  • The two teams first faced off on March 1, 1901.
  • Purdue holds a 128-94 all-time record in the head-to-head series.
  • The teams will meet again on February 20 in West Lafayette.

The players

Darian DeVries

The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, in his second season with the program after previously serving as the head coach at West Virginia and Drake.

Lamar Wilkerson

A key player for Indiana, averaging 19.4 points per game this season while shooting 45.5/39.7/86.5.

Nick Dorn

An Indiana player who scored 18 points in the win over Purdue.

Tucker DeVries

The head coach's son, who had 9 points and a game-high 10 rebounds in the victory.

Purdue Boilermakers

The No. 12-ranked college basketball team that was upset by Indiana.

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What they’re saying

“We talked about it before the game: 'Rivalries are what make college sports great.' This is what it is. This is why everybody loves college sports. These types of rivalries are fun. They should be. You got fan bases who both care about their teams. They're both close to each other. That's what it's supposed to be about.”

— Darian DeVries, Head Coach, Indiana Hoosiers (foxsports.com)

What’s next

The two teams will face off again on February 20 in West Lafayette.

The takeaway

This rivalry win for Indiana under new head coach Darian DeVries highlights the excitement and passion that can come from in-state college basketball matchups. DeVries has embraced the significance of the Indiana-Purdue rivalry, and this early signature victory could be a sign of more big wins to come for the Hoosiers.