Big Ten

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann signals to his team against Iowa during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Reeling Buckeyes look for answers with No. 4 Illinois ahead

By Mitch Stacy 7 minutes ago

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 14 hrs ago

Northwestern guard Chase Audige, right, shoots over Maryland guard Darryl Morsell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Northwestern won 60-55.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern scores last six points, beats Maryland 60-55

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Penn State guard Myreon Jones (0) shoots over Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions 3/3/2021

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Penn State forward John Harrar (21) lays up the ball during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)

Jones leads balanced Penn State past Minnesota 84-65

18 hrs ago

Nebraska's Trey McGowens celebrates a three-point basket he made against Rutgers shortly before a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

Huskers hitting their stride heading into trip to No. 5 Iowa

By Eric Olson 23 hrs ago

Purdue guard Jaden Ivey (23) makes a pass in front of Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Edey helps No. 23 Purdue hold off No. 25 Wisconsin 73-69

By Michael Marot Mar. 02, 2021 11:33 PM EST

Cleveland St. beats Purdue Fort Wayne 108-104 in 3OT

Mar. 02, 2021 11:27 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Torrey Patton scored 30 points with 13 rebounds and top-seeded Cleveland State fought off Purdue Fort Wayne 108-104 in triple overtime in a...

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, and Joey Hauser (20) and Indiana's Khristian Lander (4), Jerome Hunter, right rear, and Trey Galloway, center (obscured) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State boosts NCAA hopes with 64-58 win over Indiana

By Larry Lage Mar. 02, 2021 10:33 PM EST

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) drives on Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan

By Noah Trister Mar. 02, 2021 09:19 PM EST

Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) passes the ball as Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

SEC - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Kentucky Wildcats 3/4/2021

Mar. 02, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Minnesota coach Richard Pitino watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 94-63. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Job in jeopardy, Gophers' Pitino 'not waving the white flag'

By Dave Campbell Mar. 02, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Big Ten confirms winning percentage to determine title

Mar. 02, 2021 05:49 PM EST

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl blocks the shot of Illinois's Giorgi Bezhanishvili during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 2 Michigan begins tough finish with trip to No. 4 Illini

By Dave Skretta Mar. 02, 2021 01:59 AM EST

Nebraska's Lat Mayen, right, goes under the basket to score against Rutgers' Caleb McConnell in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)

Mayen scores 25, Nebraska cruises past Rutgers without Allen

Mar. 01, 2021 09:41 PM EST

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Next Big Ten Showdown: No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 4 Illinois

By Noah Trister Mar. 01, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme celebrates his basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. Gonzaga won 86-69. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Michigan leaps Baylor into second behind Gonzaga in Top 25

By Dave Skretta Mar. 01, 2021 12:06 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Undefeated Gonzaga still No. 1 but Michigan takes over at No. 2 after Baylor's loss; Iowa jumps to No. 5

Mar. 01, 2021 12:01 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Undefeated Gonzaga still No. 1 but Michigan takes over at No. 2 after Baylor's loss; Iowa jumps to No. 5. ...