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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard yells at a referee before receiving a technical foul in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Big Ten this week: No. 2 Michigan, Michigan State play twice

By Larry Lage 12 hrs ago

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans 2/25/2021

Feb. 26, 2021 12:38 AM EST

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume

By Larry Lage Feb. 26, 2021 12:37 AM EST

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther celebrates his basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Unbeaten Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25 in quiet week

By John Marshall Feb. 22, 2021 12:45 PM EST

Ohio State's CJ Walker (13) shoots on Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
No. 4 Ohio State tops Penn State 92-82 for 7th straight win

By Travis Johnson Feb. 18, 2021 10:42 PM EST

Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice tries to stop Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State meet to top AP Top 25 slate

By Aaron Beard Feb. 16, 2021 02:35 AM EST

Indiana guard Armaan Franklin, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, left, and guard Duane Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Liddell's 19 points power No. 4 Ohio St over Indiana 78-59

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 13, 2021 03:41 PM EST

Gonzaga, Baylor top NCAA committee's initial rankings

By Aaron Beard Feb. 13, 2021 01:39 PM EST
Gonzaga, Baylor, Michigan and Ohio State are the top seeds in the initial rankings for the committee that will ultimately select the field of 68 for the NCAA...

Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, is fouled by Ohio State forward Seth Towns during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Young's 18 points help No. 4 Ohio State top Maryland 73-65

By David Ginsburg Feb. 09, 2021 12:14 AM EST

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) and Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) grab for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette via AP)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Iowa Hawkeyes 2/4/2021

Feb. 04, 2021 09:20 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) makes a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Balanced Ohio State rallies past Iowa in Top-10 matchup

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 04, 2021 09:19 PM EST

Texas head coach Shaka Smart directs his team against Kansas State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 2 Baylor and No. 6 Texas highlight week in Top 25 hoops

By John Marshall Feb. 02, 2021 02:41 AM EST

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, right, shoots over Michigan State's Julius Marble during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell leads No. 13 Ohio St over skidding Michigan St 79-62

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 31, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Ohio State's CJ Walker and Wisconsin's Brad Davison go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Liddell helps No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 10 Wisconsin 74-62

By Steve Megargee Jan. 23, 2021 06:27 PM EST

Wisconsin's D'Mitrik Trice reacts after sinking a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Wisconsin won 60-54. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
No. 10 Badgers host No. 15 Ohio St in key Big Ten matchup

By Eric Olson Jan. 21, 2021 01:15 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Zed Key during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ivey's late 3 finishes Purdue's rally past No. 15 Ohio State

By Nicole Kraft Jan. 19, 2021 09:14 PM EST

Ohio State Head Coach Chris Holtmann looks on from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Liddell, No. 21 Ohio St power past No. 14 Illinois 87-81

By Terry Towery Jan. 16, 2021 04:05 PM EST

Northwestern's Pete Nance, right, posts up against Ohio State's E.J. Liddell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Washington scores 23 as Ohio State tops Northwestern

By Nicole Kraft Jan. 13, 2021 10:03 PM EST

Rutgers guard Aiden Terry (25) drives to the basket past Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 79-68. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington scores 17, Ohio State tops No. 15 Rutgers 79-68

By Matt Sugam Jan. 09, 2021 03:00 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to shoot over Northwestern forward Pete Nance, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 87-72. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa-Minnesota rematch looms; Dickinson shining for Michigan

By Noah Trister Jan. 07, 2021 03:53 AM EST