In ESPN's latest Bracketology, where Joe Lunardi projects the March Madness field, the Nittany Lions (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) fell from the Last Four Byes to the Last Four In, meaning if the tournament started today, Penn State would have to win a play-in game just to get to the Round of 64.

Indiana basketball's hot streak continued with a 82-69 win over USC on Wednesday night at Assembly Hall. It was the Hoosiers' (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) fifth straight win and matched their longest win streak of the past two seasons.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Indiana Hoosiers vs. USC Trojans NCAAM game from January 8, 2025 on ESPN.

Oumar Ballo powered his way to 23 points and Indiana overcame an early double-digit deficit to beat USC 82-69 Wednesday. The Hoosiers (13-3) earned their fourth win in five Big Ten Conference games, the program's best start since the 2015-16 season.

The Trojans take an early 10-point lead, but the former Arizona standout powers his way to 23 points as the Hoosiers prevail, 82-69, and drop the Trojans to 1-3 in Big Ten play.

Indiana men’s basketball got a key win over USC at home to move to 4-1 in Big Ten play. All of a sudden this season looks a lot more interesting than it did to end 2024. The Hoosiers have had their issues including nonconference losses and trouble with buy games,