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Strong First Half Is Enough for Indiana to Topple Chicago State
Lamar Wilkerson scored 21 points with six assists as Indiana maintained control throughout the game, shooting 43% and outrebounding Chicago State 42-32.
- On Dec. 20, 2025, Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team defeated Chicago State 78-58 in Bloomington, with Lamar Wilkerson scoring 21 points and dishing 6 assists.
- A torrid opening half saw Indiana take the lead on a Sam Alexis dunk 12 seconds in and make 14 first-half 3-pointers, shooting 53.8% from distance.
- Bench players supplied scoring as three Hoosiers finished in double figures and Indiana got 38 points off the bench, with Reed Bailey contributing 17 and eight rebounds.
- Despite the second-half drought, Indiana's second-half 3-point drought forced the Hoosiers to rely on defensive effort and a rebounding edge, outrebounding Chicago State to preserve the win.
- Looking ahead to the break and Big Ten play, observers warned Indiana's streaky shooting and reliance on hot nights pose challenges as conference competition begins.
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right3Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left, 43% Center
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
44% Left
L 44%
C 43%
13%
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