TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State men's basketball looks to snap a two-game losing streak when the Drake Bulldogs come to town on Saturday.
Last Time Out
Indiana State traveled to Des Moines on January 4 and fell 74-72.
Ian Scott paced five Sycamores in double figures with 16 points, pulling down six rebounds and recording three assists. Scott was a perfect 8-for-8 from the line.
Jo Van Buggenhout scored 13 points making 4-of-8 from the field and 3-of-7 from deep, adding in four rebounds and four assists.
Drake shot 52.5% from the field vs. Indiana State's 45.1%. From three, the Sycamores finished at 37% to Drake's 34.8%. Indiana State also made 16-of-19 from the free throw line.
Series History
Indiana State and Illinois State are set for their 104th meeting between the programs and the second meeting of the season. Drake won the first battle in Des Moines, 74-72, on January 4. The Bulldogs lead the series 54-49 and have won four straight. Over the last 10 games, Indiana State has picked up two wins.
Quick Hits
- Of the team's 1,185 FGA, only 45 have come from midrange (not in paint, not three-pointers). Indiana State is 16-of-45 (35.5%).
- Following the Bradley game, Indiana State is 6-1 when giving up 72 points or less, and 3-10 when allowing 73+ points.
- Indiana State is 1-4 in the last five games.
- In the last five games, Sterling Young is shooting 50% from the field and 52.9% from three (9-for-17).
- From Last Game:
- Indiana State finished the game shooting better than 50% for the second time in three games (51.9%)
- With 16 assists tonight, the Sycamores have tied or finished with more assists than the opponents in each of the last seven games, averaging 17.9 assists per game on an average of just over 28 made field goals per game.
- The Sycamores' defense held Bradley to 34.9% shooting from the field (fifth lowest by an opponent this season) and 22.7% from three (sixth lowest).
- Ian Scott recorded his sixth-straight game shooting better than 50% from the field - all six games of 2026 so far. In the stretch, he is 39-for-64 (61%) averaging 16.2 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game.
- Per the NCAA, Ian Scott is 17th in the nation in field goal percentage.
- The Harding brothers: Hunter Harding recorded his first start of the season, playing 15 1/2 minutes going 1-for-2 from the field and recording three rebounds, an assist, and a block. Markus Harding returned to the floor after getting injured on December 7 against Southern Indiana.
- The Sycamores in conference play moved to 2-7. In conference games alone, the average margin in -5.3. Since the start of 2026 (five games) the average margin is -3.3.
Gameday Promotion
January 24 is the Hall of Fame Game and the reunion for the 1999-00 and 2000-01 teams. Hall of Fame Inductees will be recognized throughout the game, and the two teams will be recognized at halftime.
It's also Kids Club day, where pregame activities will be available on the concourse.
Up Next
Indiana State has a quick turnaround, traveling to UIC on Tuesday, January 27.
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