Big Ten Conference
Ohio State beats Indiana 91-78 as Thornton breaks scoring record
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Ohio State defeated Indiana 91-78 in their regular-season finale at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7, 2026. Senior guard Bruce Thornton scored 25 points and became the Buckeyes' all-time leading scorer, surpassing Dennis Hopson's 2,096 career points. The loss leaves Indiana's NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy as they enter the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 10 seed.
Senior Braeden Carrington scored a career-high 32 points, including a program-record nine three-pointers, to lead the Wisconsin Badgers to a 90-73 victory over Washington on February 28, 2026. The game took place at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. Wisconsin improved to 20-9 overall and 12-6 in the Big Ten Conference.
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The third-ranked Michigan Wolverines will visit the 10th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, February 27, 2026, aiming to clinch the outright Big Ten regular-season title. The game at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois, tips off at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox. Michigan holds a slim 1.5-point favorite status with an over/under of 158.5 points.
Purdue rallied to defeat Nebraska 80-77 in overtime on Tuesday night, overcoming a blown 22-point lead to secure a crucial Big Ten win. The Boilermakers dominated the boards and closed strong in the extra period. This victory propelled Purdue into the top 10 of the latest college basketball rankings.
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No. 9 Nebraska bounced back from recent losses with an 80-68 victory over Rutgers on Saturday at Jersey Mike's Arena. The Huskers led by as many as 20 points and set a program record with their sixth conference road win of the season. Rienk Mast led the way with 26 points and eight rebounds.
No. 13 Iowa women's basketball hosts No. 15 Michigan State in a crucial Big Ten matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes, undefeated in conference play, lead 36-29 midway through the second quarter. Key contributions from Hannah Stuelke and Addie Deal have powered Iowa's strong start.
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No. 4 Michigan rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat injury-plagued Oregon 81-71 on Saturday at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. The win completes a successful Pacific Northwest road swing for the Wolverines, who improved to 16-1 overall and 6-1 in Big Ten play. Oregon, missing key players Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle, put up a fight but couldn't keep pace in the second half.
No. 3 Michigan faces No. 10 Illinois in key Big Ten matchup
February 22, 2026 19:56Michigan State defeats Ohio State 66-60 in tight Big Ten game
February 17, 2026 23:22Nebraska men's basketball drops to No. 4 seed in ESPN bracketology
February 16, 2026 11:51Iowa women's basketball beats Nebraska 80-67 on the road
February 15, 2026 19:54Indiana loses to Illinois 71-51 in Big Ten game
January 28, 2026 01:15Purdue favored against Indiana in Big Ten rivalry game
January 27, 2026 09:28Nebraska prepares for historic top-five clash against Michigan
January 26, 2026 10:00No. 25 Washington women defeat Rutgers 76-48
January 25, 2026 12:38USC stuns Wisconsin 73-71 to snap Badgers' win streak
January 25, 2026 11:59Iowa women's basketball overpowers Ohio State 91-70