Purdue storms past Michigan to claim Big Ten tournament crown
Purdue used a late-second-half push to topple Michigan and win the Big Ten tournament, earning an NCAA berth as Braden Smith moved closer to the NCAA all-time assists record.
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Purdue Edges Michigan 80-72 to Claim Big Ten Tournament Crown
Purdue defeated Michigan 80-72 to win the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago, led by Oscar Cluff's 21 points and Trey Kaufman-Renn's 20, with Braden Smith adding 14 points and 11 assists as Purdue improves to 27-8 and Michigan (31-3) eyes NCAA seeding.
Top-Seed Michigan Faces No. 7 Purdue in Big Ten Championship Showdown
Top-seeded Michigan (31-2, 19-1) takes on No. 7 Purdue (24-9, 14-6) in Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament title after Michigan beat Wisconsin and Ohio State, while Purdue, seeded seventh, advanced by defeating Northwestern, Nebraska, and UCLA, with Braden Smith’s role as facilitator shaping the final's matchup and potential NCAA seeding implications.
Lendeborg's clutch 3 sends Michigan to the Big Ten final
Michigan survived Wisconsin 68-65 in the Big Ten semifinal as Yaxel Lendeborg drilled a go-ahead 3 with 0.4 seconds left, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Aday Mara led Michigan with 16 points, eight rebounds and five blocks, while Cadeau added 15 and McKenney 10 off the bench. Wisconsin buried 16 three-pointers but couldn’t slow the late surge. Michigan advances to the Big Ten Championship to face Purdue, with coach Greg Gard praising Lendeborg's versatility as a matchup nightmare.
Bruins Edge Boilers 73-66 in Big Ten Semifinal, Covering the Spread
In the Big Ten Tournament semifinal at the United Center, UCLA upset Purdue 73-66, with UCLA covering the +7.5 spread amid injuries to Tyler Bilodeau and Donovan Dent; the SportsLine page features expert picks and projections for the matchup, highlighting UCLA's late-season surge and Purdue's recent form, along with opening odds and betting splits.
Purdue Rolls Past Nebraska to Reach Big Ten Semifinals
Purdue, seeded 7th, defeated Nebraska 74-58 in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals in Chicago to move into the semifinals. The Boilermakers jumped out to a 13-3 lead and led 41-28 at halftime, then held on as Nebraska trimmed the margin late. Fletcher Loyer led Purdue with 19 points, while Pryce Sandfort and Rienk Mast topped Nebraska’s scoring. Nebraska’s loss ends its run in the conference tournament and sets up their wait for Selection Sunday to learn their NCAA Tournament fate.
Huskers Face Purdue in Big Ten Tourney Quarterfinal Showdown
No. 11 Nebraska (26-5) earned a triple bye into the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals and will face No. 18 Purdue at the United Center in Chicago. The Huskers seek to cap a historic regular season, while Purdue relies on its frontcourt, rebounding edge, and guard play to advance in a tight, potentially late-deciding game.
IU Falls to Northwestern as Defensive Gaps Doom Big Ten Tournament Run
Indiana’s defense again collapses and its offense has no fallback plan in the second half, as Northwestern outscores and outworks the Hoosiers 74-61 in the Big Ten tournament. Northwestern exploited IU’s defensive gaps, including success from depth and paint play, while IU’s shooters went cold and Arrinten Page’s absence left the frontcourt unable to capitalize, culminating in another quick exit in a season of disappointing tournament runs for Indiana.
Indiana's DeVries era begins amid doubt after late-season exit
Indiana’s first season under Darian DeVries ends with a Big Ten tournament loss to Northwestern and likely no NCAA bid, leaving the program’s reboot clouded by late-season struggles and heavy roster turnover despite commendable locker-room leadership from seniors like Lamar Wilkerson.
Michigan Tops Big Ten Bracket as Tournament Field Revealed
Michigan is the No. 1 seed after clinching the regular-season title and will open the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. The top four seeds earn byes to Friday’s quarterfinals (Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State and Illinois). Seeds 5–8 begin play on Tuesday with first-round matchups: Wisconsin vs. winner of Washington/USC, UCLA vs. Minnesota/Rutgers, Purdue vs. Indiana winner vs. Northwestern/Penn State winner, and Ohio State vs. Iowa winner vs. Oregon/Maryland winner; the rest of the bracket progresses Wednesday through Sunday, culminating in the championship on CBS.
Nebraska Battles Florida in Crucial Stillwater Regional Matchup
Nebraska was eliminated from the Stillwater Regional and the 2024 NCAA Baseball Tournament after losing to Florida 17-11. Despite holding multiple leads, the Huskers couldn't withstand Florida's explosive scoring, particularly in the 6th and 7th innings. The game experienced a weather delay but resumed later in the afternoon. Nebraska finishes the season with a 40-22 record, having won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time and featuring the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, Brett Sears.
Nebraska Baseball Wins First Big Ten Tournament Championship
Nebraska won its first Big Ten Tournament title with a 2-1 victory over Penn State, highlighted by Gabe Swansen's game-winning RBI double in the ninth inning. Josh Caron set records with six home runs and 28 total bases in the tournament. Jackson Brockett pitched eight strong innings, and Brett Sears secured the save. The win gives Nebraska an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa's Controversial Loss to Illinois in Big Ten Tournament Explained
Iowa baseball's season ended in a controversial 4-2 loss to Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament, with a disputed interference call on Kyle Huckstorf's slide at second base in the 10th inning. Umpire coordinator Mark Uhl explained the call was based on the runner not sliding in a direct line between the bases, a decision confirmed by video review. Iowa coach Rick Heller was ejected for protesting the call.
Illinois Defeats Iowa, Advances in Big Ten Baseball Tournament
Iowa baseball's season ended in a controversial 4-2 loss to Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament. Despite a strong effort, a disputed interference call in the 10th inning nullified a potential game-tying run, leading to Iowa's elimination. Coach Rick Heller and the team were left frustrated and confused by the decision, capping off a disappointing season that fell short of their high preseason expectations.
"MSU Hockey Clinches Big Ten Title with Overtime Victory Against Michigan"
Michigan State University's hockey team clinched the Big Ten tournament title with a 5-4 overtime victory against the University of Michigan. Freshman defenseman Patrick Geary's shot secured the win, while freshman goaltender Trey Augustine was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. This marks MSU's first conference tournament title since the 2005-2006 season, and the team now awaits the NCAA tournament Selection Show to determine its next opponent.