Burton Leads Indiana Past Eastern Illinois in Season Opener
Indiana defeated Eastern Illinois 91-57 in Bloomington on November 2, as transfer Markus Burton scored 19 points and handed out five assists.
Markus Burton made an efficient debut for Indiana, scoring 19 points in the Hoosiers’ 91-57 victory over Eastern Illinois on November 2. The season opener was the first game for both teams in 2026-27.
The Notre Dame transfer shot 7-for-8 from the field and made all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. He also recorded five assists and one turnover, while picking up four personal fouls. Indiana coach Darian DeVries praised Burton for creating chances for teammates as well as scoring.
Reserve Bryce Lindsay added 14 points for Indiana, shooting 3-for-5 from 3-point range. The Hoosiers went 13-for-16 at the free-throw line before halftime and took a 44-23 lead into the break, with eight players having scored.
Demar Burton led Eastern Illinois with 10 points. Indiana’s roster for the new season includes eight transfers and four freshmen. The Hoosiers have won eight consecutive home openers and are 53-3 in such games, dating back to the arena’s 1971-72 debut.
Eastern Illinois is scheduled to visit Iowa on Friday. Indiana’s next game is at home against Bellarmine on Thursday.