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Indiana Hoosiers Suffer Lopsided Loss at Purdue
Hoosiers look to rebound after 93-64 defeat, their largest in the rivalry since 1969
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Indiana Hoosiers suffered a lopsided 93-64 loss to their in-state rival Purdue Boilermakers on Friday night. The defeat marked Indiana's largest margin of loss in the Indiana-Purdue rivalry since 1969. The Hoosiers struggled to find any rhythm, as Purdue dictated the tempo and space throughout the game. Indiana head coach Darian DeVries acknowledged the difficulty of the loss, but emphasized the need to quickly turn the page and focus on the crucial games ahead.
Why it matters
The loss to Purdue was Indiana's second consecutive lopsided defeat on the road, following a 20-point loss at Illinois a week prior. These results have highlighted the unforgiving nature of the Big Ten conference and the challenges the Hoosiers face in maintaining their position in the standings and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Purdue dominated the game from start to finish, controlling the pace of play and limiting Indiana's primary scoring threats. The Boilermakers finished with a 30-15 rebounding advantage and scored 34 points in the paint. Indiana struggled to get its guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nick Dorn involved, as they combined for just three first-half shot attempts. The Hoosiers were also plagued by foul trouble, with 15 fouls called on them in the first half alone.
- The loss to Purdue on February 21, 2026 marked Indiana's largest defeat in the rivalry since 1969.
- A week prior, the Hoosiers suffered a 20-point loss at Illinois.
The players
Darian DeVries
The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team.
Tucker DeVries
A player for the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team.
Lamar Wilkerson
A guard for the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team.
Nick Dorn
A guard for the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team.
Trey Kaufman-Renn
A player for the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team who had a strong performance against Indiana.
What they’re saying
“Nights like these are hard.”
— Darian DeVries, Head Coach, Indiana Hoosiers (on3.com)
“I think it's important for us to understand that we got some big four games coming up down the stretch, and we're playing for a lot right now. There's not much that we can do right now about the previous game, but we can learn from it and move on to the next one.”
— Tucker DeVries, Player, Indiana Hoosiers (on3.com)
“We can't hang on to this one very long. The only thing that matters is your next one. And we gotta go home, get ready. Tuesday's the next big one. And that's what our focus will be.”
— Darian DeVries, Head Coach, Indiana Hoosiers (on3.com)
What’s next
The Hoosiers will look to rebound in their next game on Tuesday, as they face a crucial matchup in their quest to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This lopsided loss to Purdue has highlighted the challenges the Indiana Hoosiers face in the highly competitive Big Ten conference. However, the team's focus now shifts to the crucial games ahead, as they aim to learn from this defeat and regain their footing in the standings.
