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Indiana Hoosiers Fall Short, Face Michigan State Next

2/25/2026

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The Indiana Hoosiers suffered a setback in their NCAA Tournament hopes with a 72-68 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats on February 24, 2026, after squandering a double-digit lead.
Nick Martinelli led Northwestern with 28 points, scoring 21 in the second half.
Lamar Wilkerson was the top scorer for Indiana with 18 points.
Indiana shot well in the first half.
The Hoosiers will play No. 13 Michigan State on March 1.

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Story summary

The Indiana Hoosiers suffered a setback in their NCAA Tournament hopes with a 72-68 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats on February 24, 2026, after squandering a double-digit lead.
Nick Martinelli led Northwestern with 28 points, scoring 21 in the second half.
Lamar Wilkerson was the top scorer for Indiana with 18 points.
Indiana shot well in the first half.
The Hoosiers will play No. 13 Michigan State on March 1.