Indiana Hoosiers Clinch Overtime Win Over Wisconsin

Victory boosts Hoosiers' NCAA tournament hopes

Feb. 7, 2026 at 1:55pm

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The Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 78-77 in overtime on Saturday, in a hard-fought game that came down to the final seconds. The win provides a significant momentum boost for Indiana as they look to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament.

Why it matters

Indiana has been fighting to build a strong resume for the NCAA tournament, and this overtime victory against a conference rival is an important step in that process. The Hoosiers trailed for portions of the extra period, but were able to grind out the win, showcasing their resilience and determination.

The details

The Hoosiers led for much of the game, but saw their lead diminish in the second half. They found themselves trailing in overtime, until a crucial play in the final 2.8 seconds allowed them to clinch the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Lamar Wilkerson

The Indiana player who made the game-winning play in the final seconds of overtime.

Wisconsin Badgers

Indiana's conference rival, who they defeated in the overtime thriller.

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What they’re saying

“Indiana snatched a dramatic, potentially pivotal late victory Saturday afternoon, grinding through overtime for a 78-77 win against Wisconsin that boosts the Hoosiers' NCAA tournament hopes considerably.”

— Zach Osterman, Author (indystar.com)

What’s next

The Hoosiers will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push for an NCAA tournament berth.

The takeaway

This hard-fought overtime victory against a conference rival demonstrates the Hoosiers' resilience and determination, and provides a significant boost to their NCAA tournament aspirations.