With just days left until Selection Sunday and March Madness, it’s crunch time in conference tournaments around the country.
In the Big Ten, Michigan has run roughshod over the conference and looks like one of the best teams in the country this season. The Wolverines went 29-2 this season and only truly slipped up briefly in a loss to Wisconsin back in January.
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The winner of this conference tournament is likely going to come from one of the top four teams with the double bye (Michigan, Nebraska, MSU, Illinois).
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Who will be cutting down the nets in Chicago? Follow along below for scores, highlights, bracketology and more (scroll for live updates).
Big Ten men’s basketball tournament
When: March 10-15
Where: United Center | Chicago
TV: CBS, BTN, Peacock
Big Ten tournament bracket, scores
Big Ten Friday schedule, results (all times ET)
Friday, March 13 — Quarterfinals
Game 11 | No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 1 Michigan | 12 p.m. | BTN
Game 12 | No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 4 Illinois | 25 min. after G11 | BTN
Game 13 | No. 7 Purdue vs. No. 2 Nebraska | 6:30 p.m. | BTN
Game 14 | No. 6 UCLA vs. No. 3 Michigan State | 25 min. after G13 | BTN
Saturday, March 14 — Semifinals
Game 15 | G11 winner vs. G12 winner | 1 p.m. | CBS
Game 16 | G13 winner vs. G14 winner | 25 min. after G15| CBS
Live46 updatesFri, March 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM PDT
Yahoo Sports Staff
Fri, March 13, 2026 at 9:27 AM PDT
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With just over 11 minutes left in the first half, Ohio State is keeping it competitive but will need to find its range from deep to stay in this thing. The Wolverines are current 1-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc.
Trey McKenney has 8 and Morez Johnson Jr. has 6 early for the Wolverines.
Fri, March 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM PDT
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The Buckeyes and Wolverines have tipped off and Michigan is picking up right where it left off.
It’s 7-0 just 90 seconds into the game.
Fri, March 13, 2026 at 8:56 AM PDT
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First up we have a rivalry game between No. 8 Ohio State and No. 1 Michigan.
The Wolverines won the first matchup between the two teams by 12 at home and then followed it up with a 21-point win in Columbus.
Fri, March 13, 2026 at 8:49 AM PDT
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We are back in action today with the quarterfinals. Here’s the schedule:
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM PDT
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Here’s where we stand after today’s action in Chicago.
Four quarterfinal games on tap tomorrow.
Big Ten tournament bracket
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM PDT
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Tyler Bilodeau leads UCLA with 21 points but Donovan Dent was the big star with a 12-point, 10-rebound, 12-assist triple-double.
Bruins move onto Big Ten quarterfinals to face Michigan State tomorrow.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 7:44 PM PDT
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Dent records the first triple-double in Big Ten tournament history.
The UCLA point guard has 10 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists.
UCLA leads Rutgers 66-54 with 2:14 to play.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM PDT
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UCLA is close to putting this one away, leading 57-45 with 7:13 to play.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM PDT
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The UCLA guard has 6 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists with 11:50 to play. There’s never been a triple-double in Big Ten tournament history.
Bruins lead Rutgers 48-38.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM PDT
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Tyler Bilodeau is up to 14 points and the Bruins are on a 14-2 run to open up a 46-31 lead at the first media timeout of the second half.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM PDT
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We’re back in action for the second half in Chicago.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM PDT
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Here’s where we stand right now with one spot in the Big Ten quarterfinals still up for grabs:
Big Ten tournament bracket.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 6:42 PM PDT
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Tyler Bilodeau leads the Bruins with 9 points.
Harun Zrno’s 9 points leads Rutgers.
Both teams shooting just 31%.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM PDT
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Neither team is shooting well. Both teams exactly 8 of 23 from the field as UCLA holds a narrow 25-22 lead.
Harun Zrno’s 9 points (3 for 3 from deep) is keeping Rutgers in it.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM PDT
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Tyler Bilodeau and Donovan Dent both have 4 points for the Bruins, who lead 18-14 at the 10-minute mark of the first half.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM PDT
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After Rutgers scored the first 4 points of the game, UCLA rattled off 8 straight to take an 8-4 lead at the first timeout. Bruins playing tough defense so far.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM PDT
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The last game of the night will be between Rutgers and UCLA. It’s scheduled to begin at 9 ET.
The winner will play No. 3 seed Michigan State.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM PDT
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Matt Painter and Co. had no issues in this one. Trey Kaufman-Renn and Oscar Cluff had 19 points each and Braden Smith finished with 16 assists.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM PDT
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Three Purdue players are now in double digits: Fletcher Loyer has 14 while Trey Kaufman-Renn and Oscar Cluff have 13.
Oh yeah, and Braden Smith now has 13 assists with just over 9 minutes left in the game. He’s headed to the bench though, so we’ll see if he sees the court again tonight.