OPENING TIP
Indiana University is in its 120th season of competition in men's basketball and will take on Notre Dame in the 9th Annual Crossroads Classic in Indianapolis. IU is 5-3 in the event, including a 3-1 mark against Notre Dame. Last year, the Hoosiers defeated Butler 71-68 on a Rob Phinisee three-pointer at the buzzer. IU is coming off a 96-90 overtime win at home against Nebraska, while Notre Dame beat UCLA, 75-61 in South Bend. In this stretch of 24 straight games against high-major opponents to finish the season, IU will play 11 games against Top 25 opposition and 22 against Top 100 teams according to KenPom.