The Indiana Hoosiers will take on the University of North Carolina in their second exhibition game of the preseason at 5 p.m. on Sunday, taking place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This follows their recent 96-68 victory over Butler University on October 11, where they showcased their new 2026-27 men's basketball team.
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The matchup against Butler provided the Hoosiers with valuable experience in a challenging environment. Head coach Darian DeVries emphasized the importance of the atmosphere, stating that it allowed the team to confront adversity and test their resilience.
North Carolina, led by first-year head coach Michael Malone, features a 16-player roster comprising five returners and 11 newcomers, which includes four freshmen, six collegiate transfers, and one international player. The Tar Heels also completed their first preseason game, winning 88-70 against USC on October 9, where Jarin Stevenson stood out with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
Last season, North Carolina finished 24-9 and 12-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, entering the NCAA Tournament as a six-seed but losing to 11-seed Virginia Commonwealth University in the first round. In the recent preseason poll, media members ranked them fifth in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Historically, Indiana leads the series against North Carolina, 10-6, with their last encounter resulting in a 77-65 win for the Hoosiers in Bloomington in November 2022.
Fans can tune into the game via streaming on Big Ten+.