We’ve reached Selection Sunday, with March Madness just around the corner.
But first, the Big Ten has to crown a tournament champion as Michigan and Purdue square off in the final. Michigan has run roughshod over the conference and looks like one of the best teams in the country this season. The Wolverines needed some late-game heroics from Big Ten player of the year Yaxel Lendeborg on Saturday, but they’ll be facing Purdue for the title today.
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The Boilermakers stumbled toward the end of the regular season, losing four of their last six games, but they’ve rediscovered themselves during this conference tournament run. This will be their fourth game in four days after dispatching Northwestern, Nebraska and UCLA.
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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 schedule, results (all times ET)
Sunday, March 15 — Championship
Game 17 | No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 7 Purdue | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
Live169 updatesSun, March 15, 2026 at 11:25 AM PDT
Yahoo Sports Staff
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM PDT
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The Boilermakers have finally cooled off a bit and Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg (14 points) is keeping the Wolverines in it.
Purdue leads 64-54 with 7:29 to play.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 1:51 PM PDT
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The Boilermakers are an incredible 9 of 11 from the field in the second half so far. Trey Kaufman-Renn is taking over. He’s up to 16 points, including 8 already in this half.
Purdue leads Michigan 57-46 with 12:06 to play.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM PDT
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The Boilermakers are off to a hot start in the 2nd half, jumping in front for a 45-40 lead.
Fletcher Loyer is up to 12 points.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM PDT
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Nimari Burnett leads Michigan with 10 points on 4 of 5 shooting. Elliot Cadeau has 8 assists for the Wolverines.
Fletcher Loyer and Oscar Cluff co-lead Purdue with 9 points each.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM PDT
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The Boilermakers went on a bit of a run in the closing minutes, but Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau hit a tough runner at the halftime buzzer to tie the score.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM PDT
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It’s been close all the way through, with neither team leading by more than 5 so far. Nimari Burnett’s 8 points is leading Michigan, which is ahead 28-26 at the under-4 timeout.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM PDT
Yahoo Sports Staff
This game has slowed to a grind as both defenses are locking it down. Something to monitor: Purdue big men Oscar Cluff and Trey Kaufman-Renn both have two fouls and are out of the game for the time being.
Michigan and Purdue are tied 17-17. 7:51 to go in the half.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 12:50 PM PDT
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Both teams have gone cold in the last few minutes. Michigan hasn’t scored in 3 ½ minutes and Purdue has taken the upper hand, 15-13, with 11:06 to go in the half.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM PDT
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There’s been plenty of offense to go around early. Michigan has hit 3 of 4 from 3-point range to take the early 13-11 lead.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM PDT
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The ball is tipped and the Big Ten title game is underway in Chicago. It’s the last game in all of college basketball before the NCAA tournament selection show.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM PDT
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Sun, March 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT
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According to the bracketologists, this game doesn’t mean much. Michigan is a lock for a 1 seed in the NCAA tournament and Purdue appears safe as a 2 seed regardless of today’s outcome.
Beyond that, it’s all about Big Ten bragging rights.
Sun, March 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM PDT
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We’re about 30 minutes away from tip-off in the Big Ten tournament championship between Michigan and Purdue.
Sat, March 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM PDT
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No. 1 seed Michigan will face No. 7 Purdue for the conference tourney crown Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
Sat, March 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM PDT
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Oscar Cluff was the closer for Purdue. He finishes with a team-high 17 points and 14 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer added 14 points.
Purdue advances to the Big Ten championship game agianst Michigan.
Sat, March 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM PDT
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Oscar Cluff has had a few huge offensive rebounds and buckets down the stretch to help the Boilermakers pull ahead. He’s up to 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Purdue leads 70-64 with 43 seconds to play.
Sat, March 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM PDT
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UCLA briefly tied the score but Purdue rips off a quick 4 points to retake control. This looks headed for a fun finish.
Purdue 66, UCLA 62 | 2:40 to play
Sat, March 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM PDT
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Just like that, UCLA goes on a 6-0 run to cut Purdue’s lead to 58-54 with 6:43 to play.
This is a scrappy effort by the Bruins, led by 12 points from Xavier Booker.
Sat, March 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM PDT
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It remains a 10-point Boilermakers lead as UCLA can’t close the gap but also remains within reach.
Purdue 50, UCLA 50 | 7:53 to play