Indiana routs Penn State behind Lamar Wilkerson’s record-setting 44 points and dominant shooting performance
TOI GLOBAL DESK | TOI GLOBAL | Dec 11, 2025, 07:06 IST
Indiana routs Penn State behind Lamar Wilkerson’s record-setting 44 points and dominant shooting performance<br>
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Indiana crushed Penn State 113–72 at Assembly Hall, highlighted by Lamar Wilkerson’s record-setting 44 points and 10 three-pointers. The Hoosiers led by 30 at halftime and stretched the margin to 49 in the second half. Strong bench scoring and efficient shooting, with 55% from three and 69% overall, powered the win. Indiana next faces Kentucky, while Penn State meets Michigan
<p>Indiana guard Lamar Wilkerson (3) reacts after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)<br></p>
Indiana took down Penn State, sealing a 113-72 victory on Tuesday at Bloomington Assembly Hall, Bloomington. This is the fourth time in this season that Indiana has put up a score of more than 100.
Indiana Hoosiers Lamar Wilkerson scored his career high of 44 points to help the team secure the win. The 6-foot-6 senior guard posted 10 out of 15 shots from the three-point range and shot 16 of 22 from the field. He also knocked down both his free throws and had four assists and four rebounds. Wilkerson set a single-game Indiana record for shooting 10 three pointers and also set an Indiana Assembly Hall single-game record by scoring his career high 44 points.
The Hoosiers were leading by 30 points during halftime. Coming off the bench, senior forward Reed Bailey scored 18 points, Tayto Conerway had 17 points, while Nick Dorn chipped in 13 points, and Tucker Devries finished with 12 points.
During the second half of the game, Indiana was ahead by 49 points, staying dominant throughout the game. The Hoosiers shot 55% from the three-point range and had 69% shooting from the field. With 17 three-pointers in a single game, they are tied for the third most in program history.
Indiana will play its next game on Saturday against Kentucky, the same day Penn State plays Michigan.
Indiana Hoosiers Lamar Wilkerson scored his career high of 44 points to help the team secure the win. The 6-foot-6 senior guard posted 10 out of 15 shots from the three-point range and shot 16 of 22 from the field. He also knocked down both his free throws and had four assists and four rebounds. Wilkerson set a single-game Indiana record for shooting 10 three pointers and also set an Indiana Assembly Hall single-game record by scoring his career high 44 points.
The Hoosiers were leading by 30 points during halftime. Coming off the bench, senior forward Reed Bailey scored 18 points, Tayto Conerway had 17 points, while Nick Dorn chipped in 13 points, and Tucker Devries finished with 12 points.
During the second half of the game, Indiana was ahead by 49 points, staying dominant throughout the game. The Hoosiers shot 55% from the three-point range and had 69% shooting from the field. With 17 three-pointers in a single game, they are tied for the third most in program history.
Indiana will play its next game on Saturday against Kentucky, the same day Penn State plays Michigan.