Burton, Lindsay pace Indiana in 91-57 win over Eastern Illinois

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Transfer Markus Burton scored 19 points and reserve transfer Bryce Lindsay scored 14 points as Indiana beat Eastern Illinois 91-57 on Monday night in a season opener for both teams.

Burton, a transfer from Notre Dame, finished 7-of-8 shooting, including 3-for-3 from 3-point range. Lindsay, who has played at Texas A&M, James Madison and Villanova, made 3-of-5 shooting from 3.

Indiana used a 13-for-16 effort from the free-throw line before the break to build a 44-23 halftime lead. Eight Hoosiers entered the scoring column by the break.

Demar Burton led the Panthers with 10 points.

Indiana enters the 2026-27 campaign with a rebuilt roster that includes eight transfers and four true freshmen.

The Hoosiers are 53-3 in home season openers since Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall opened for the 1971-72 season. It has won eight straight home openers.

Up next

Eastern Illinois: Heads to Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the Hawkeyes on Friday.

Indiana: Hosts Bellarmine on Thursday.

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