Indiana Hoosiers Host Struggling Oregon Ducks

Indiana looks to continue its recent success while Oregon hopes to end a 9-game losing streak

Feb. 9, 2026 at 1:15am

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The Indiana Hoosiers, winners of 4 of their last 5 games, host the struggling Oregon Ducks who have lost 9 straight games. Indiana is led by guard Lamar Wilkerson, who is averaging 20.4 points per game this season and 23.2 points per game in Big Ten play. Oregon is missing key players due to injury but showed fight in a close loss to Purdue in their last game.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions. Indiana is surging and looking to solidify its position in the Big Ten standings, while Oregon is mired in a long losing streak and hoping to get back on track. The outcome could have implications for both teams' postseason hopes.

The details

Indiana is coming off a 78-77 overtime win over Wisconsin, in which Lamar Wilkerson scored the team's final 10 points, including all 6 in overtime. Wilkerson leads the Hoosiers in scoring this season at 20.4 points per game. Oregon has lost 9 straight games, though they put up a fight in a 68-64 loss to #12 Purdue in their last outing. The Ducks are missing key players like guard Jackson Shelstad due to injury.

  • Indiana and Oregon will face off on Monday night in Bloomington, Indiana.

The players

Lamar Wilkerson

Indiana guard who leads the team in scoring this season at 20.4 points per game and is averaging 23.2 points per game in Big Ten play.

Darian DeVries

Indiana head coach who has a long history with Oregon head coach Dana Altman, having served as a graduate manager and assistant coach on Altman's staff at Creighton.

Dana Altman

Oregon head coach who is in his tenure as the Ducks' head coach, which will be their worst season under his leadership.

Nate Bittle

Oregon big man who returned from injury in the Ducks' last game against Purdue and finished with 23 points.

Jackson Shelstad

Oregon guard who may not return this season due to injury, further depleting the Ducks' roster.

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What they’re saying

“'The guys have been doing a much better job of finding creases to get in there, finish at the rim, get fouled, and then get some kick-out threes.'”

— Darian DeVries, Indiana Head Coach (statenews.net)

“'We know where we're at. We know the losing streak is there, but just talked to the guys, we've got to focus on getting better and someday it'll happen for us.'”

— Dana Altman, Oregon Head Coach (Eugene (Ore.) Register-Guard)

What’s next

The outcome of this game could have implications for both teams' postseason hopes, with Indiana looking to solidify its position in the Big Ten standings and Oregon hoping to end its long losing streak.

The takeaway

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Indiana surging and Oregon struggling. The Hoosiers' balanced scoring attack and defensive intensity could prove too much for the depleted Ducks, but Oregon has shown it can still be competitive despite its long losing streak.