Indiana State Falls to Charlotte 78-70
Indiana State lost to Charlotte on Monday despite a 17-point edge off turnovers, while Charlotte's rebounding advantage decided much of the game.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
Indiana State men's basketball lost to Charlotte 78-70 on Monday. Charlotte outrebounded Indiana State 40-25, and Karmani Gregory led Indiana State with 29 points.
Why it matters
The loss puts pressure on Indiana State's defense and rebounding as the team prepares for its next game at Ball State on Friday. Indiana State's ability to convert Charlotte's 16 turnovers into 17 points offered a bright spot in the defeat.
Charlotte's 40-25 rebounding edge and 16 turnovers forced into 17 Indiana State points defined the matchup. Karmani Gregory's 29 points and Maguire Mitchell's 15 points led Indiana State's scoring, while Javion Guy-king's 12 points topped Charlotte.
The players
Matthew Graves
Indiana State's head coach who assessed the rebounding deficit as an effort and detail issue.
Karmani Gregory
Indiana State starting guard who scored 29 points against Charlotte.
Chris Capko
Ball State coach who said his team will slow the pace this season.
The details
Indiana State switched frequently on defense and jumped to Charlotte passes to create turnovers. Coach Matthew Graves attributed the rebounding deficit to effort and attention to detail.
Timeline
Monday: Indiana State men's basketball lost 78-70 to Charlotte.
Friday: Indiana State men's basketball plays at Ball State.
Season Trajectory
The loss to Charlotte and the upcoming trip to Ball State are early-season results that will shape Indiana State's conference positioning. Ball State's 67-55 loss to Georgia Southern in its only regular-season game gives a limited baseline for how Friday's contest may unfold.
Fans planning to follow Indiana State can track the Friday game at Ball State, where the rebounding and turnover margins from the Charlotte loss will be tested. The women's team also plays at Seton Hall at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
The takeaway
Indiana State's ability to force turnovers and convert them offers a clear path forward, while cleaning up the rebounding gap will matter most against Ball State.
What happens next
Indiana State men's basketball plays at Ball State on Friday.
Further reading
For more on the local team, see Basketball coverage across Terre Haute.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kokomo Tribune.
