Indiana University’s men’s basketball team is slated to travel to Evansville for an exhibition game against Western Kentucky on October 25, where the Hoosiers will test their early‑season form at the historic Ford Center.
Tickets for the contest will become available on June 26 at the Ford Center Ticket Office and through Ticketmaster.com, a timeline that is expected to generate considerable excitement among the fan base.
The matchup represents the first time the Hoosiers have played in Southwestern Indiana since November 2011, underscoring the event’s significance for the program’s regional outreach.
A key storyline involves sophomore forward Trent Sisley, the only returning scholarship player from last season, who posted averages of 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game a year ago.
Sisley’s collegiate résumé includes a school‑record 1,715 career points scored while competing for the Patriots before he transferred to Montverde Academy for his senior year.
Historic Rivalry Revived
The upcoming exhibition will mark the first meeting between Indiana and Western Kentucky since 1993, a gap that adds a layer of nostalgia and anticipation for players, coaches, and supporters alike.
Western Kentucky enters the game under second‑year head coach Hank Plona, who guided the Wildcats to an 18‑14 record in the previous season, setting a competitive tone for the new campaign.