Indiana University basketball fans in Indianapolis have something exciting to look forward to this fall. The Hoosiers have announced an exhibition game against the University of North Carolina, scheduled for Sunday, October 18, right here in Indianapolis.

The matchup brings together two of college basketball’s most storied programs for a preseason contest that gives local fans a chance to see the Hoosiers up close before the regular season tips off. Playing the exhibition in Indianapolis rather than Bloomington means the state’s capital city gets a front-row seat to the action.

For Hoosier faithful across central Indiana, it’s a rare opportunity to watch IU take the court against a marquee opponent like North Carolina without making the drive to Assembly Hall. Details about the venue and tickets had not yet been released at the time of reporting, but the October 18 date is confirmed.

With a new season on the horizon, the announcement is sure to generate buzz among Indianapolis-area basketball fans eager to get their first look at the Hoosiers in game action.

Sources: Inside the Hall