Indiana struggles against Rutgers in a pivotal Big Ten game amid a losing streak and key injury concerns.

Indiana basketball, reeling from a four-game losing streak after losses to top-10 teams, faces Rutgers on Friday seeking to halt its slide. The Hoosiers (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten) were outrebounded 41-25 and committed 24 fouls in an 86-72 loss at Michigan, though Nick Dorn scored 14 points off the bench and Tucker DeVries hit four 3-pointers. Point guard Tayton Conerway, averaging 11.5 points and 4.3 assists, is questionable after an ankle injury. Rutgers (9-10, 2-6 Big Ten), coming off a 68-62 overtime loss at Iowa, has two narrow home wins, with Tariq Francis and Darren Buchanan Jr. leading strong performances. Both teams aim to gain momentum in a key Big Ten matchup.