Lamar Wilkerson's free throws in OT give Indiana 78-77 win over Wisconsin

Wilkerson made two free throws with 2.8 seconds left in overtime to lift Indiana over Wisconsin.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 5:31pm

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Lamar Wilkerson made two free throws with 2.8 seconds left in overtime to lift Indiana to a 78-77 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday. Wilkerson finished with 25 points, while Sam Alexis added 19, Tucker DeVries 16, and Conor Enright 11 for Indiana (16-8, 7-6 Big Ten). Nolan Winter had a career-high 26 points plus 12 rebounds to lead the Badgers (16-7, 8-4), and Nick Boyd added 20 points, including five 3-pointers.

Why it matters

This was a close, hard-fought game between two Big Ten conference rivals, with Indiana pulling out the victory in overtime. The win keeps Indiana in the hunt for a spot in the NCAA tournament, while the loss is a setback for Wisconsin's conference title aspirations.

The details

Wilkerson shot 1 for 7 in overtime but scored all six of Indiana's points in the extra period, including the game-winning free throws with 2.8 seconds left. Indiana led all of regulation until Wisconsin took a 69-68 lead with 1:48 remaining, but Wilkerson sank four free throws to tie the game at 72 and send it to overtime.

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

The players

Lamar Wilkerson

A key player for Indiana, Wilkerson scored a team-high 25 points and made the game-winning free throws in overtime.

Nolan Winter

The leading scorer for Wisconsin, Winter had a career-high 26 points and 12 rebounds.

Nick Boyd

A Wisconsin player who scored 20 points, including five 3-pointers.

John Blackwell

A Wisconsin player who scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half.

Sam Alexis

An Indiana player who scored 19 points.

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What’s next

Wisconsin will play at No. 5 Illinois on Wednesday, while Indiana will host Oregon on Monday.

The takeaway

This was a thrilling overtime game between two Big Ten teams fighting for position in the conference standings. Indiana's Lamar Wilkerson made the clutch plays down the stretch to lead his team to victory, showcasing his ability to step up in crunch time.