The loss also marks the first time the Badgers failed to reach the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament since 1999. It was evident from the game's onset that the Cornhuskers were going to pose a problem. In the first half, Wisconsin appeared to be 6 seed Wisconsin in the second round of the Big … Read more
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 … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — The Big Ten Tournament continues on Thursday with second round games in Indianapolis. Cleveland.com will have full coverage of the second day of the tournament with a day-long live blog. This will be your one-stop shop for all things After watching his team close the regular season with four losses in six games, … Read more
If Penn State is able to effectively shut down Bates-Diop and Marc Loving, it stands a chance to win its opening Big Ten Tournament game for the second straight year. The Lions need to be aggressive from the start, employing a similar game plan to what INDIANAPOLIS — The Big Ten Tournament continues on Thursday … Read more
Rosemont, Ill. — Indiana, Michigan State, Maryland and Purdue are the top four seeds in the 2016 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, the conference office announced on Sunday night. The 19th annual event will be contested from March 9-13 at Bankers Outright Big Ten champion Indiana is the No. 1 seed in the event that … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State basketball team will open the 2016 Big Ten Tournament on Thursday against Penn State. The Nittany Lions locked up the 10th seed in the tournament with their win over Illinois, and Northwestern's win over Nebraska on Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino celebrates in the final seconds as his team … Read more
Is it Wisconsin and everyone else in the Big Ten? That's not typical for this conference, which tends to be ultra-competitive, but it's competitive in a different way. While the Badgers essentially breezed through the conference, the next group of five Many fans have expressed a big problem with the Wolverines' uniforms. CHICAGO — Four … Read more
B1G HIGHLIGHT – Penn State star D.J. Newbill throws down a late dunk to seal upset win over Iowa. CHICAGO — Four more games down, and we've reached the Big Ten tourney quarterfinals. It's going to be a fantastic B1G HIGHLIGHT – Penn State star D.J. Newbill throws down a late dunk to seal upset … Read more
B1G HIGHLIGHT – Penn State star D.J. Newbill throws down a late dunk to seal upset win over Iowa. CHICAGO — Four more games down, and we've reached the Big Ten tourney quarterfinals. It's going to be a fantastic CHICAGO — Four more games down, and we've reached the Big Ten tourney quarterfinals. It's going … Read more
Now it's the postseason, starting with the Big Ten Tournament, which begins on Wednesday in Chicago's United Center. The Buckeyes, the No. 6 seed in the tournament, will face the winner of No. 11 Minnesota-No. 14 Rutgers on Thursday 25 minutes after But the Badgers' 72-48 victory in Columbus ensured Purdue the 4 seed — … Read more