Insider video: Breaking down IU’s win over Sam Houston State
IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman breaks down the Hoosiers’ comfortable win over Sam Houston State in the first game since the disastrous Bahamas trip
The Indiana basketball team opens Big Ten Conference play against Minnesota on Monday.
IU (7-2) has won its last three games. The Hoosiers are led by Mackenzie Mgbako (15.3 points) and Malik Reneau (15.4 points).
Minnesota (6-4) is 0-1 in the conference this season. Dawson Garcia leads the Golden Gophers with 19 points a game.
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Indiana basketball-Minnesota prediction
Zach Osterman, IndyStar: Indiana 81-70
Indiana’s been struggling for consistent effort and focus virtually since the season began. The Hoosiers have too often been susceptible to the kinds of lulls that lead to momentum swings and make things harder than they need to be. That said, offense in all its forms has been an almighty struggle for Minnesota thus far, and IU is at home. Hoosiers win, if slightly stressfully.
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When does Indiana basketball play today?
6:30 p.m. ET Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.
What channel is the IU basketball game on?
TV: BTN
Radio: 105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.1 FM in Indianapolis
Streaming: SiriusXM Channels 195 and 372, and Varsity Network
Indiana basketball odds
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Indiana a 79% chance of winning.
Indiana basketball starting lineup
Minnesota basketball starting lineup
- Frank Mitchell (4.0 points)
- Dawson Garcia (19.0 points, 7.4 rebounds)
- Femi Odukale (4.8 points, 4.6 rebounds)
- Brennan Rigsby (6.7 points)
- Lu’Cye Patterson (10.0 points)
Indiana basketball schedule
Tues., Dec. 3: Indiana 97, Sam Houston State 71
Fri., Dec. 6: Indiana 76, Miami (OH) 57
Mon., Dec. 9: vs. Minnesota, 6:30 p.m., BTN
Fri., Dec. 13: at Nebraska, 8 p.m., FOX
Sat., Dec. 21: vs. Chattanooga, noon, BTN
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