Indiana Hoosiers Face Marquette Golden Eagles in Chicago Showdown

CHICAGO, Illinois — The Indiana Hoosiers are set to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles today, Nov. 9, at the United Center at 1 p.m. ET. This matchup marks a significant step up in competition for Indiana, as they face a well-prepared Marquette team under the guidance of head coach Shaka Smart.

As of the start of the game, Indiana and Marquette struggled offensively, shooting a combined 1 for 8 from the field. The Golden Eagles initially took the lead 4-3 behind a 4 for 4 performance at the free-throw line. Marquette’s starting lineup includes Chase Ross, Zaide Lowery, Sean Jones, Ben Gold, and Caedin Hamilton.

The Hoosiers counter with their own starting five: Lamar Wilkerson, Tucker DeVries, Tayton Conerway, Reed Bailey, and Conor Enright. Key players out for Indiana include Jason Drake, Josh Harris, and Aleksa Ristic, while Nick Dorn is questionable, and Jordon Rayford is out for the season.

After winning their previous game against Alabama A&M decisively, 98-51, Indiana aims to maintain momentum against Marquette. In that game, several players stood out, including Reed Bailey with 21 points, Lamar Wilkerson with 19, and Tucker DeVries, who surpassed the 2,000-point milestone for his career.

Commenting on Indiana’s season thus far, Michael Niziolek of the Herald-Times noted that if the Hoosiers avoid a slow start like against Baylor, they may come out on top. He suggested that Indiana’s more experienced roster should help them succeed in Chicago.

As excitement grows for this matchup, fans can expect live updates and highlights, and the game will be broadcast on local television networks.