Indiana Hoosiers Defeat Chicago State Cougars 78-58
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Indiana Hoosiers 78, Chicago State Cougars 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Chicago State Cougars vs Indiana Hoosiers?
Indiana Hoosiers beat Chicago State Cougars 78-58 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on December 20, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, the Indiana Hoosiers secured a commanding victory over the Chicago State Cougars, finishing the game with a score of 78-58. This result highlights the stark contrast in the teams' current form and records, with Indiana boasting a home record of 9-3 and Chicago State struggling at 2-11. The Hoosiers entered the game with a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they faced a setback in their previous outing against the Kentucky Wildcats, losing 60-72. In contrast, the Cougars have only managed two wins in their last ten games, with their most recent performance resulting in a loss to Bowling Green Falcons, 55-76.
At home, Indiana has been strong, maintaining a perfect home record of 6-0 this season, while Chicago State has struggled on the road with an away record of 1-7. The Hoosiers have averaged 84.4 points scored per game while allowing 69.0 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Chicago State, however, has averaged only 65.5 points scored and a concerning 80.9 points allowed, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued their season.
The game saw a series of scoring plays that underscored Indiana's dominance. In the second half, Reed Bailey contributed significantly with a series of free throws and a dunk, pushing Indiana's lead further. The Cougars attempted to respond, with Lionel Larvadain III making a three-point jumper, but it was not enough to close the gap.
In terms of betting, DraftKings had set the spread at -38.5 in favor of Indiana, with a total points line of 152.5. The odds reflected the expectations for a one-sided contest, which ultimately played out as anticipated. The conditions in the arena were favorable for the home team, contributing to their strong performance.
As the game progressed, viewers could observe Indiana's effective ball movement and strong defensive plays that stifled Chicago State's attempts to mount a comeback. The Hoosiers' ability to capitalize on turnovers and convert them into points was a critical factor in their victory. Overall, this game served as a reminder of the disparity between the two programs, with Indiana firmly establishing itself as a competitive force in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IU -38.5 | 152.5 o -108 / u -112 | Chicago State Cougars — · Indiana Hoosiers — |
Leaders
- PointsLamar Wilkerson21Indiana Hoosiers
- AssistsConor Enright7Indiana Hoosiers
- ReboundsReed Bailey8Indiana Hoosiers
- PointsLionel Larvadain III12Chicago State Cougars
- AssistsStephen Byard1Chicago State Cougars
- ReboundsCJ Ray4Chicago State Cougars
Recent form
Indiana Hoosiers
Last 10: 7-3Streak L184.4 scored · 69 allowed per game6-0 at home
- L60-72at Kentucky WildcatsDec 14
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- L78-87at Louisville CardinalsDec 6
- L64-73at Minnesota Golden GophersDec 4
- W100-56vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsNov 29
- W86-69vs Kansas State WildcatsNov 26
- W73-53vs Lindenwood LionsNov 20
- W69-61vs Incarnate Word CardinalsNov 16
- W101-70vs Milwaukee PanthersNov 13
- W100-77at Marquette Golden EaglesNov 9
Chicago State Cougars
Last 10: 2-8Streak L165.5 scored · 80.9 allowed per game1-7 away
- L55-76at Bowling Green FalconsDec 17
- W84-75at Loyola Chicago RamblersDec 14
- L53-95at Illinois State RedbirdsDec 7
- W85-62vs Saint Xavier CougarsDec 1
- L64-87at Youngstown State PenguinsNov 28
- L77-90at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 26
- L54-93at Iowa HawkeyesNov 21
- L54-66at Minnesota Golden GophersNov 19
- L63-67vs UIC FlamesNov 15
- L66-98at Butler BulldogsNov 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 24-11 | - | 15-3 |
| Central Connecticut | 18-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 17-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Le Moyne | 15-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| New Haven | 14-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Wagner | 14-17 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Stonehill | 12-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 11-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Saint Francis | 7-24 | 10 | 5-13 |
| Chicago State | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Chicago State Cougars | Indiana Hoosiers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-66 | 26-62 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 4-20 | 15-46 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 33 |
| Free throws | 6-6 | 11-18 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 31 |
| Assists | 7 | 24 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 22 |
| Fouls | 19 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 26 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half24-43Stephen Byard makes layup
- 1st Half25-43Stephen Byard makes free throw 1 of 1
- 1st Half25-46Nick Dorn makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tucker DeVries assists)
- 1st Half27-46Stephen Byard makes layup (Doyel Cockrill III assists)
- 1st Half27-49Nick Dorn makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tayton Conerway assists)
- 1st Half27-52Nick Dorn makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tayton Conerway assists)
- 1st Half29-52Doyel Cockrill III makes layup
- 2nd Half29-53Lamar Wilkerson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half29-54Lamar Wilkerson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half30-54Malek Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-54Malek Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-56Reed Bailey makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Tayton Conerway assists)
- 2nd Half33-56CJ Ray makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-56Corey Sands makes 24-foot three point jumper (Stephen Byard assists)
- 2nd Half36-58Reed Bailey makes layup
- 2nd Half36-60Reed Bailey makes layup (Conor Enright assists)
- 2nd Half38-60CJ Ray makes 4-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half38-62Tucker DeVries makes layup (Lamar Wilkerson assists)
- 2nd Half40-62CJ Ray makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half42-62Marcus Tankersley makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half42-63Lamar Wilkerson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-64Lamar Wilkerson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-66Lamar Wilkerson makes layup (Tayton Conerway assists)
- 2nd Half44-66Doyel Cockrill III makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half44-69Nick Dorn makes 23-foot three point jumper (Conor Enright assists)
- 2nd Half46-69Stephen Byard makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half46-70Conor Enright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-72Reed Bailey makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Lamar Wilkerson assists)
- 2nd Half48-72Corey Sands makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-73Trent Sisley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-73Lionel Larvadain III makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half51-73Lionel Larvadain III makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-73Dakari Thomas makes layup (CJ Delancy assists)
- 2nd Half53-75Reed Bailey makes 2-foot dunk (Jasai Miles assists)
- 2nd Half53-76Reed Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-77Reed Bailey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-77Lionel Larvadain III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-77Lionel Larvadain III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-77Lionel Larvadain III makes 27-foot three point jumper (Joseph Owens assists)
- 2nd Half58-78Reed Bailey makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Indiana Hoosiers, below favours Chicago State Cougars.
Venue
- Simon Skjodt Assembly HallBloomington, IN
- Attendance12549
- OfficialsMichael Irving, Kevin Brill, John Floyd
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