TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Indiana State men's basketball opens the 2025-26 home slate on Thursday, November 6 against Illinois Tech.

 

Indiana State Men's Basketball vs. Illinois Tech
Date	Thursday, November 6 // 7 p.m. ET
Location // Venue	Terre Haute, Ind. // Hulman Center
Game Notes	Indiana State Notes
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Social Media	@IndStBasketball // @IndStAthletics

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Last Time Out
Indiana State opened their season at Charlotte, but fell 92-76. Former NAIA All-American Ian Scott led the way with a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds, going 9-for-10 from the floor and 2-for-2 from deep. Derek Vorst followed with 14 points, good for a new career high, and Camp Wagner with 12, while Truman State transfer Xavier Hall picked up nine assists.

The Sycamores shot 47.4% from the field, but the 49ers out-rebounded the Trees 45-24 with 18 offensive boards. 

The Series
This will be the first meeting between the two teams.

A Note on Coach Graves
Indiana State men's basketball head coach Matthew Graves will be taking a leave of absence, effective immediately, due to a medical procedure ahead of the start of the 2025-26 season. Associate Head Coach Mark Slessinger will serve as the Sycamores' acting head coach in Graves' absence.

Following Illinois Tech
Indiana State will travel to SIUE on Monday, November 10. The Cougars were picked to finish third this season in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Follow the Sycamores
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