Indiana edges Wisconsin 78-77 in OT thriller

Lamar Wilkerson's late free throws seal the win for the Hoosiers

Feb. 7, 2026 at 2:55pm

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In a close Big Ten matchup, Indiana defeated Wisconsin 78-77 in overtime on Saturday. Lamar Wilkerson led the Hoosiers with 25 points, including the game-winning free throws with just 2.8 seconds left in the extra period. Sam Alexis (19 points), Tucker DeVries (16), and Conor Enright (11) also contributed to the Indiana victory.

Why it matters

This hard-fought conference win is a big boost for Indiana's NCAA tournament hopes, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The loss is a tough one for Wisconsin, who were hoping to pick up a key road victory against a fellow Big Ten contender.

The details

Wilkerson's heroics capped off a back-and-forth overtime period that saw the lead change hands multiple times. Indiana trailed by as many as 7 points in regulation before rallying to force the extra session. In OT, Wilkerson scored 7 of Indiana's 12 points, including the game-winning free throws after being fouled on a drive to the hoop.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Wilkerson made the game-winning free throws with just 2.8 seconds left in overtime.

The players

Lamar Wilkerson

A senior guard who led Indiana with 25 points, including the decisive free throws in overtime.

Sam Alexis

A junior forward who scored 19 points for the Hoosiers.

Tucker DeVries

A sophomore guard who contributed 16 points for Indiana.

Conor Enright

A junior guard who added 11 points for the Hoosiers.

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What they’re saying

“That was a hard-fought win against a really good Wisconsin team. I'm proud of the way our guys battled back and made the plays we needed to get the victory.”

— Mike Woodson, Indiana Head Coach (washingtonpost.com)

What’s next

Indiana will look to build on this win when they host Michigan State on Wednesday, February 12th. Wisconsin will try to bounce back when they travel to face Purdue on the same date.

The takeaway

This thrilling overtime victory showcases Indiana's resilience and ability to win close games, an important trait for a team hoping to secure an NCAA tournament berth. The Hoosiers demonstrated their offensive balance and clutch performance from their veteran leaders.