Social Media and Hoosier Fans Fired Up After Indiana Routs Marquette

Just a day removed from one of the most memorable games in Indiana football history, the Hoosiers hoops program had an opportunity to make a statement of its own – and Darian DeVries’ squad did just that.

Facing a Marquette team that has made a trip to the NCAA Tournament every single season since Shaka Smart took over, Indiana had its first test of the season, and the Hoosiers passed with flying colors.

Indiana cruises past Marquette in Chicago, moves to 2-0

Head Coach Darian DeVries during the Indiana versus Alabama A&M men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

They took down the Golden Eagles 100-77 in Chicago, in front of a strong Indiana crowd, led by 28 points from wing Tucker DeVries and 23 points and eight assists from guard Lamar Wilkerson. Freshman forward Trent Sisley added 15 points and five rebounds off the bench, while senior big Sam Alexis chipped in 13 points and snagged five boards.

A statement victory that has caught the attention of the entire nation, this Indiana triumph isn’t just a resume-builder, but also a confidence-bolstering performance for the Hoosiers.

They did it on both ends, holding Marquette to just 37.3 percent shooting from the field, while shooting 50.0 percent from the field and from long range on the other end.

Aside from the Hoosiers committing 25 fouls and yielding 14 offensive rebounds to the Golden Eagles, it was practically a flawless performance from DeVries’ crew.

Between the excitement for Indiana on the gridiron, now paired with this showing on the hardwood, it’s safe to say Hoosiers fans are elated, while the rest of the college basketball world is simply taking notice of what may be brewing over in Bloomington.

Naturally, all of those observations from the country and the excitement from the Indiana faithful was aired out over social media. Here are the best reactions:

Social media reacts to Indiana blowing out Marquette

Nov 5, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Tayton Conerway (6) celebrates after a play during the first half against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

This one may pay dividends come March

Indiana ROLLS in Chicago 🔴⚪️

The Hoosiers snag an impressive non-conference win over Marquette 💪 pic.twitter.com/mYsh0dpnRa
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) November 9, 2025

A new era in Bloomington

Indiana just scored 100 points in Darian DeVries second game at the helm.

Tucker DeVries and Lamar Wilkerson combined for 51 points and were 12-of-19 from 3 in a 100-77 rout over Marquette.

The Hoosiers scored 100 three times in Mike Woodson’s tenure - against Kennesaw in…
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 9, 2025

DeVries and Wilkerson are quite the dynamic duo

Indiana blitzes Marquette by 23 in Chicago.

The Hoosiers have two All-Big Ten caliber players in Tucker DeVries and Lamar Wilkerson.

The Golden Eagles looked like a team that was playing their first big game without Kam Jones, Stevie Mitchell, and David Joplin.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 9, 2025

Shooters everywhere

Indiana Basketball has an offense again.@IndianaMBB drops 100 on Marquette in a dominant neutral court win. Withstood foul trouble w/ multiple guys out.

Tucker DeVries stole the show in the 1st, Lamar Wilkerson in the 2nd.

14 made threes. This team can SHOOT it!
— T3™️ (@T3Bracketology) November 9, 2025

Wilkerson is more than just a shooter

Forget about the shooting, Lamar Wilkerson came into this game with hitting over five assists just once

He has seven dimes, zero turnovers today.. if that is a constant, it increases Indiana's ceiling big time
— ᗩᑎT ᗯᖇIGᕼT (@itsAntWright) November 9, 2025

No excuses. 25 fouls and still pull out a 23-point win

Indiana up by 24. This has been so impressive, especially considering the fouls. IU is on poll watch tomorrow.
— Mike Schumann @ The Daily Hoosier (@daily_hoosier) November 9, 2025

Not everyone gets it, but Darian DeVries does: three-point shooting wins basketball games.

Indiana's 13 made 3-pointers are most in a single game since 12/13/20 against North Alabama, 7:40 to go
— Michael Niziolek (@michaelniziolek) November 9, 2025

Resilient

Indiana's shown some great fight in this game. Marquette has gone on a few runs and made things a little tighter, but IU has answered back every time. #iubb
— Seth Tow (@SethTow) November 9, 2025

This squad can score

Indiana has EIGHTY points with 10 minutes left.

The Darian DeVries Era is here with a BANG. #iubb
— IndianaHQ (@IndianaHQ) November 9, 2025

Two of the best shooters, and all-around offensive players, in the Big Ten

Lamar Wilkerson is 5-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc. In the second half alone.

Tucker DeVries carried Indiana with 24 points in the first half, and Wilkerson has 15 in the second half with eight minutes left.

Very well could be one of the Big Ten's best duos. #iubb
— Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) November 9, 2025

Athletic Director Scott Dolson has been cooking

Indiana taking Marquette to the shed right now & Tucker Devries is going off

This is a day after a massive win kept IU Football Top 2 in the nation

The Hoosiers are now elite in Football AND basketball - A couple tremendous coaching hires#iubb #iufb

pic.twitter.com/dgImGYtTK0
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) November 9, 2025

Hoosiers fans are living the dream

Mike Woodson coached for four years and scored 100 points three times, one of which was an overtime game. Safe to say, Indiana fans are going to enjoy the Darian DeVries brand of basketball a lot more.
— Jonathon Warriner (@Bracketologist3) November 9, 2025

Let's go with both

Is Indiana a basketball school?
— Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) November 9, 2025

About time

Indiana Basketball is fun again. pic.twitter.com/MBsEg9FXbz
— Hoosiers Connect (@HoosiersConnect) November 9, 2025

No better time to be a Hoosier

Crazy what’s going on in Bloomington these days.

Indiana is No. 2 in the country in football, the men’s basketball team can actually shoot the ball from the perimeter and the volleyball team is ranked 18th in the country.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 9, 2025

Offense already doing unprecedented things two games in

Indiana is the first team to score 100 points in a regulation game against a Shaka Smart-coached Division I team.

Today was the first time the Hoosiers cracked 100 in regulation against a high major opponent in nearly 10 years—since January 19, 2016 vs Illinois.
— Jared Berson (@JaredBerson) November 9, 2025