Big Ten Tournament preview: storylines, odds, and predictions for country’s top conference
Updated Mar 10, 2021;
Posted Mar 10, 2021
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) shoots against Michigan guard Chaundee Brown Jr. (15) in the second half of their Big Ten basketball game at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Michigan State won the game, 70-64. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
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Let’s try this again.
The 2021 Big Ten men’s basketball tournament tips off on Wednesday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. A year ago, a long outlet pass away at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the tournament’s first night of games was played, with as many fans as wanted to be there.
Tournament Time for Lady Lions 9:38 pm
It will be Tournament time for the Penn State Women Wednesday night. They will be looking to extend their Season one game at a time, but that’s a feat that’s easier said than done.
The Nittany Lions will take on Michigan State in the First Round from Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The two met up in Happy Valley back in mid February with the Spartans coming away with an impressive win. The Blue and White certainly hope that doesn’t happen again. 2021 has been a turnaround year for the program. They improved their Overall and Big Ten record and made strides both on and off the Court.
[8] Nebraska 72, [9] Minnesota 61
10am | BTN
A 22-10 second quarter in favor of the Huskers, plus a strong performance from Nebraska F Sam Haiby (19 pts, 8 boards) put the undermanned Gophers away early.
[12] Illinois vs. [5] Northwestern
12:15pm | BTN | NU -17.5 | O/U 114.5
Northwestern’s Blizzard defense with conference DPOTY Veronica Burton brings out the worst in an Illinois offense that’s struggled to take care of the ball under D-III WBB coaching legend Nancy Fahey, but the Wildcats offense, led by Lindsey Pulliam, has been in the doldrums for a month now.
[10] Penn State vs. [7] Michigan State
5:30pm | BTN | MSU -7.5 | O/U 147.5
Story Links Indianapolis – Nebraska used an explosive 18-3 surge midway through the first half to build a 38-21 halftime lead and never looked back in a 72-61 win over Minnesota in the second round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Sam Haiby led the eighth-seeded […]
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