Indiana opened its 2026‑27 basketball season with a commanding 92‑69 win over Bellarmine at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The Hoosiers jumped out to a 50‑26 first‑half lead, establishing a 24‑point advantage at the break.
Key performances
Darren Harris paced Indiana with 23 points, while bench contributors Bryce Lindsay and Sam Alexis added 15 and 12 points respectively. Bellarmine’s top scorer was Tyler Doyle, who finished with 12 points.
Statistical highlights
Indiana shot 50% from the field and connected on 12 of 34 three‑point attempts. Bellarmine made 13 three‑pointers and shot 48% overall, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome. The Hoosiers also dominated the glass, out‑rebounding the Knights 42‑26.
Looking ahead
Indiana returns home on Monday for a home‑court matchup against Syracuse at 6:30 p.m. Bellarmine will travel Saturday to face Miami (OH). Both programs aim to build on their early‑season performances as the college basketball schedule unfolds.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
