Oregon, Indiana Set for Big Ten Showdown Monday BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Interstat) — The Indiana Hoosiers look to build on a dramatic overtime victory and solidify their NCAA tournament resume when they host the struggling Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game Monday night at Assembly Hall. Indiana (16-8) is coming off a thrilling 78-77 home win over Wisconsin on Saturday, secured in overtime. The Hoosiers have won three of their last four, showcasing resilience with a double-overtime road win at UCLA during that stretch. The Hoosiers will rely on forward Sam Alexis, who is coming off a dominant two-way performance against the Badgers. The player to watch posted 19 points, seven rebounds and five blocks in 33 minutes. His recent shot-blocking prowess has been a key factor; he has recorded multiple blocks in four of Indiana’s last five contests. Oregon (8-15) arrives in Bloomington mired in a difficult season, having lost 12 of its last 13 games. The Ducks’ most recent outing was a narrow 68-64 road loss at Purdue on Saturday, a game in which they kept it close against one of the league’s top teams. The Ducks’ primary bright spot is center Nate Bittle. The standout scored 23 points and grabbed five rebounds in the loss at Purdue, following a 10-point effort at Nebraska in mid-January. His interior scoring will be crucial against an Indiana defense anchored by Alexis. The matchup pits teams on opposite trajectories. Indiana seeks to enhance its postseason positioning in a crowded Big Ten, while Oregon aims to salvage its season by pulling a major road upset. The Hoosiers won the only meeting last season, 70-62, in Eugene. Monday’s contest tips off at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Following this game, Indiana travels to face Illinois on Sunday, while Oregon returns home to host Penn State on Saturday.