Indiana Announces 2023-24 Nonconference Schedule

Indiana released its 11-game nonconference schedule on Tuesday, which features high-profile matchups against Kansas and Auburn, then two games against UConn, Texas or Louisville in the Empire Classic.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana officially announced its 11-game nonconference slate for the 2023-24 season. 

Coach Mike Woodson has strived to play premiere opponents since returning to his alma mater, and that will continue in his third season. 

“I think our non-conference schedule will prepare us for the toughness of the Big Ten,” Woodson said.

Hoosier Hysteria marks the unofficial start to the season, and it'll take place at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Oct. 20, which coincides with the Homecoming football game against Rutgers. 

Like last year, Indiana will play two exhibition games 2023-24, first against the University of Indianapolis on Oct. 29 and second against Marian University on Nov. 3, a team the Hoosiers defeated 78-42 in an exhibition game last season.

Here's Indiana's full exhibition and nonconference schedule, with dates and locations. Game times and television information will be released at a later date. 

Indiana's 2023-24 nonconference schedule

• (Exhibition) Indiana vs. Indianapolis – Oct. 29, Assembly Hall
• (Exhibition) Indiana vs. Marian – Nov. 3, Assembly Hall
• Indiana vs. Florida Gulf Coast – Nov. 7, Assembly Hall
• Indiana vs. Army – Nov. 12, Assembly Hall
• Indiana vs. Wright State – Nov. 16, Assembly Hall
• Empire Classic: Indiana vs. UConn – Nov. 19 at Madison Square Garden in New York City
• Empire Classic: Indiana vs. Texas or Louisville – Nov. 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York City
• Indiana vs. Harvard – Nov. 26, Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. 
• Indiana vs. Auburn – Dec. 9 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. 
• Indiana vs. Kansas – Dec. 16 at Assembly Hall
• Indiana vs. Morehead State – Dec. 19 at Assembly Hall
• Indiana vs. North Alabama – Dec. 21 at Assembly Hall
• Indiana vs. Kennesaw State – Dec. 29 at Assembly Hall

Indiana's matchup against Harvard at Gainbridge Fieldhouse marks the 49th consecutive season that Indiana will play in Indianapolis. 

“Playing in Indianapolis is always a priority for us," Woodson said. "And we are excited for the matchup with a well-coached Harvard squad."

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