Indiana basketball has reason to think it can make a little noise in the Big Ten tournament, but they have to avoid a three-game season sweep to do so. IU plays No. 11 Penn State.

The Hoosiers (18-13, 10-10 Big Ten) closed their conference schedule on a four-game winning streak and moved into the No. 6 seed, earning a bye into Thursday's quarterfinals. During their streak, they have shot 54.7% from the field and 43.6% on 3-pointers, and have assisted on 65.8% of their baskets.

Indiana team leaders: Kel'el Ware (16.1 points, 44.7% 3-pointers, 9.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocked shots); Malik Reneau (15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds); Mackenzie Mgbako (12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds); Trey Galloway (10.6 points, 4.6 assists, 1.2 steals). Mike Woodson is in his third season as coach.

Galloway, who missed much of Sunday's regular-season finale with a knee issue, is uncertain for the game.

No. 11 seed Penn State beat No. 14 seed Michigan 66-57 on Wednesday night. The winner of Thursday's game meets No. 3 seed Nebraska in Friday night's quarterfinals.

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Penn State basketball

The Nittany Lions (16-16, 9-11) showed flashes during Big Ten action, beating Wisconsin and Illinois. They handled the Hoosiers twice (85-71 in Bloomington on Feb. 3; 83-74 in State College on Feb. 24). Penn State made 21-of-43 3-pointers against IU.

IU couldn't handle Ace Baldwin Jr., who averaged 22.5 points and 8.5 assists in those games. He is PSU's lone double-figure scorer for the season (14.3 points, 6.0 assists, 2.7 steals).

Indiana basketball NET ranking

Via the NCAA as of March 13

Indiana, 96

Penn State, 86

IU basketball start time in Big Ten tournament

Approximately 9 p.m. ET Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis.

How watch Indiana basketball in the Big Ten tournament

TV: Thursday's and Friday's games are on BTN; Saturday's semifinals and Sunday's championship are on CBS.

Radio: Indiana Hoosiers Sports Network (105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.1 FM in Indianapolis), with Don Fischer (play-by-play), Errek Suhr (analysis) and John Herrick (updates).

Streaming: SiriusXM 84 (for IU's opener), Varsity Network, ESPN+, Fubo, Paramount+, Sling

Is Indiana favored in the Big Ten tournament?

via BetMGM

Favorite: Penn State by 1.5 points

Over/under: 149.5 total points

Moneyline: Penn State -135, Indiana +110

Indiana basketball schedule

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