Indiana basketball vs Eastern Illinois score tonight live: Where to watch B1G+, player stats

The rebuilt Indiana Hoosiers start the 2026-27 college basketball season by hosting the Eastern Illinois Panthers at 7 p.m. ET tonight, Nov. 2.

The Hoosiers, who went 18-14 last season, won three exhibition games. EIU's roster includes Gavin Welch (New Castle), Shane Sims (Evansville Harrison) and Ethan Hillsman (Fishers).

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IU basketball has identified its sharpshooter

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Hoosiers coach Darian DeVries says he has learned something simple about Darren Harris, a transfer from Duke: “There's not a shot that he's afraid to take. That’s a good thing.” Michael Niziolek has more on the story.

Indiana Hoosiers guard Darren Harris (1) celebrates a three-point basket Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, during a preseason game at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Butler Bulldogs, 96-68.

When does Indiana basketball play Eastern Illinois? IU-EIU start time tonight, Nov. 2, 2026

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The Indiana Hoosiers and Eastern Illinois Panthers play at 7 p.m. ET on tonight, Nov. 2, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.

How to watch Indiana basketball play Eastern Illinois? IU-EIU TV tonight, Nov. 2, 2026

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TV: B1G+ app

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How to listen to Indiana basketball play Eastern Illinois? IU-EIU radio station tonight, Nov. 2, 2026

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Radio: 105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, Varsity Network

Indiana basketball rankings vs. Eastern Illinois

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Team EvanMiya Torvik
Indiana 45 26
Eastern Illinois 353 340

Indiana basketball roster 2026-27

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(No., name, height, year of eligibility, previous college)

Who is the Indiana basketball coach? Who is the Eastern Illinois basketball coach?

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  • Darian DeVries is beginning his second season at IU, which went 18-14 in 2025-26. He previously coached at Drake and West Virginia, and has an 187-82 overall record.
  • Marty Simmons is starting his sixth season at Eastern Illinois, with a 53-105 record. He also coached 11 seasons at Evansville, where he had a 184-175 record.

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Where to buy Indiana merch, gear

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Indiana basketball schedule 2026-27

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(times ET, with TV)

  • Sun., Oct. 11: IU 96, Butler 68 (exhibition)
  • Sun., Oct. 17: IU 76, North Carolina 58 (exhibition)
  • Sun., Oct. 25: IU 79, Western Kentucky 74 (exhibition)
  • Mon., Nov. 2: vs. Eastern Illinois, 7 p.m., B1G+
  • Thur., Nov. 5: vs. Bellarmine, 6 p.m., Peacock, NBCSN
  • Mon., Nov. 9: vs. Syracuse in Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m., FS1
  • Thur., Nov. 12: vs. Tennessee Tech, 6:30 p.m., BTN
  • Tues., Nov. 17: vs Arkansas in New York, 7:30 p.m., Peacock, NBCSN
  • Fri., Nov. 20: vs. Kentucky in Indianapolis, 8 p.m., CBS
  • Tues., Nov. 24: vs. Jacksonville, 7 p.m., B1G+
  • Fri., Nov. 27: vs. Bowling Green, 6 p.m., BTN
  • Tues., Dec. 1: vs. Rutgers, 8 p.m., FS1
  • Thur., Dec. 3: vs. Western Illinois, 6 p.m., BTN
  • Mon., Dec. 7: at Iowa, 7 p.m., FS1
  • Sat., Dec. 12: vs. UCF, noon, FS1
  • Fri., Dec. 18: vs. Missouri, 6 p.m., FS1
  • Tues., Dec. 22: vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, 7 p.m., B1G+
  • Sat., Jan. 2: vs. USC, 2 p.m., Peacock, NBCSN
  • Wed., Jan. 6: at Oregon, 10:30 p.m., BTN
  • Sat., Jan 9: at Washington, 3 p.m., Peacock, NBCSN
  • Tues., Jan. 12: vs. Maryland, 6 p.m., FS1
  • Sat., Jan. 16: vs. Michigan, 1 p.m., CBS
  • Wed., Jan. 20: at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m., BTN
  • Sun., Jan. 24: vs. Illinois, noon, CBS
  • Wed., Jan. 27: at Northwestern, 7 p.m., BTN
  • Sat., Jan. 30: vs. UCLA, noon, CBS
  • Tues., Feb. 2: at Penn State, 6 p.m., FS1
  • Sat., Feb. 6: at Nebraska, TBA, Fox
  • Tues., Feb. 9: vs. Northwestern, 7:30 p.m., BTN
  • Sat., Feb. 13: at Maryland, noon, CBS
  • Tues., Feb. 16: vs. Purdue, 7 p.m., Peacock, NBCSN
  • Fri., Feb. 19: at Wisconsin, 8 p.m., FS1
  • Tues., Feb. 23: vs. Michigan State, 7 p.m., Peacock, NBCSN
  • Sun., Feb. 28: vs. Ohio State, 3:45 p.m., CBS
  • Fri., March 5: at Purdue, 8 p.m., Fox
  • March 9-14: Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis

When does Indiana basketball play Eastern Illinois? IU-EIU start time tonight, Nov. 2, 2026

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The Indiana Hoosiers and Eastern Illinois Panthers play at 7 p.m. ET on tonight, Nov. 2, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.

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