Big Ten tournament offers second chance for hungry Michigan State team

Since that game, Michigan went from possible Big Ten contenders (with a 7-2 record prior to their game against IU) to firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble, likely needing a win over the top-seeded Hoosiers to make their way into the field. Their KenPom 

Northwestern fans found themselves in a nail-biter today as the Wildcats took on Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament. Among them was actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The Seinfeld and Veep star's son – Charlie Hall is a freshman walk-on for the Wildcats.

EAST LANSING — At last, Michigan State is truly playing for a championship again. The Spartans open Big Ten tournament play on Friday with a quarterfinal game against Ohio State (6:30 p.m., BTN). It will mark the most meaningful game for the Spartans 

Since that game, Michigan went from possible Big Ten contenders (with a 7-2 record prior to their game against IU) to firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble, likely needing a win over the top-seeded Hoosiers to make their way into the field. Their KenPom 

Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes (10) drives against Nebraska's Andrew White (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato). Glynn Watson Jr.