Indiana's Lack of Scoring Outside of 'Batman and Robin' Dooms Upset Bid

Hoosiers fall to Michigan State 77-64 despite big games from Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Indiana's NCAA Tournament hopes took a hit as they fell to Michigan State 77-64 on Sunday. The Hoosiers were led by standout performances from Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries, who combined for 49 points, but the rest of the team struggled to contribute offensively, scoring just 15 points in the second half. Michigan State's bench outscored Indiana's 22-0, proving to be the difference in the game.

Why it matters

Indiana's loss to Michigan State is a significant blow to their NCAA Tournament aspirations. The Hoosiers needed a marquee win to bolster their resume, but their inability to get scoring production from anyone other than Wilkerson and DeVries proved costly. This game highlighted Indiana's reliance on their two star players and the need for more balanced scoring if they hope to make the Big Dance.

The details

Despite Wilkerson and DeVries combining for 49 points, the rest of the Indiana roster managed just 15 points in the second half. Michigan State was able to focus its defensive efforts on the Hoosiers' dynamic duo, forcing the other players to try and beat them. Indiana cut the Spartans' lead to just five points in the second half, but could not sustain the momentum as they scored just nine points in the final 11 minutes.

  • Indiana trailed by eight at halftime.
  • Wilkerson scored 12 points in a 5-minute stretch in the second half to cut Michigan State's lead to 5.
  • Indiana scored just 2 points in the final 6 minutes of the game.

The players

Lamar Wilkerson

A standout player for Indiana who scored 29 points in the loss to Michigan State.

Tucker DeVries

Indiana's other star player, who scored 20 points in the game.

Tom Izzo

The head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, who referred to Wilkerson and DeVries as 'Batman and Robin'.

Darian DeVries

The first-year head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers.

Kur Teng

A Michigan State player who scored 18 points off the bench.

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What they’re saying

“We got it to right there, a two-possession game, get a stop, get the ball, get in transition, get the crowd into it, and it seemed like they just came up with all the loose balls, all the big plays in those situations.”

— Darian DeVries, Indiana Head Coach (on3.com)

“Batman and Robin had 29 and 20. They got theirs and hit a couple too many 3s.”

— Tom Izzo, Michigan State Head Coach (on3.com)

“I didn't think our offense got nearly enough movement. I thought we had a lot of late clock with no movement, not enough action there for us. That's certainly a reason why I don't think our offense was as good.”

— Darian DeVries, Indiana Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game highlighted Indiana's reliance on Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries to carry the scoring load. Without more balanced production from the rest of the roster, the Hoosiers struggled to keep pace with Michigan State and missed a crucial opportunity to boost their NCAA Tournament resume. Indiana's inability to generate offense outside of their two stars could prove costly as they fight to secure a spot in the Big Dance.