The Indiana Hoosiers opened their preseason schedule with a dominant 96-68 victory over the Butler Bulldogs on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Guard Darren Harris, wearing No. 1, highlighted the win with a celebrated three-point basket during the contest.
The game marked Indiana's first on-court action as the program integrates a highly anticipated transfer from Duke University, though the player's name and specific contributions were not detailed in the initial game report. Head coach Mike Woodson and his staff are counting on the Duke addition to elevate the backcourt alongside returners like Harris.
Michael Niziolek of The Herald-Times and IndyStar reported the Hoosiers' balanced offensive attack overwhelmed the in-state rival Bulldogs in the early-season tune-up. The 28-point margin provided Woodson ample opportunity to evaluate rotation options ahead of the regular season.
