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Indiana Basketball: Which teams have the Hoosiers never beaten?

By Joey Loose

Mar 19, 2023; Albany, NY, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) reacts after a play against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the second half at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2023; Albany, NY, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) reacts after a play against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the second half at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Unknown date, 1987 ; Columbus, OH, USA, FILE PHOTO; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Dennis Hopson (32) in action against the Indiana Hoosiers at St. John Arena. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Unknown date, 1987 ; Columbus, OH, USA, FILE PHOTO; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Dennis Hopson (32) in action against the Indiana Hoosiers at St. John Arena. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana basketball has never beaten the Cleveland State Vikings

  • Overall series record: 0-1
  • First matchup: March 13, 1986
  • Last matchup: March 13, 1986
  • Last Score: Cleveland State 83, Indiana 79

Though they are a public school in Ohio, the eastern neighbor to Indiana, Cleveland State has never been scheduled by Indiana. Their lone matchup with the longtime Horizon League program actually came in the NCAA Tournament and it’s a game Hoosiers fans still don’t want to remember.

After finishing second in the Big Ten, the Hoosiers earned a 4-seed in the 1986 NCAA Tournament but had their journey stopped immediately by Cleveland State. Steve Alford had 24 points but Clinton Ransey (27 points) and the Vikings were just a bit better, scoring a rare upset for a 13-seed.

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