The Big Ten does not present an official poll before the preseason every season, but in the unofficial projection compiled in November by the media that covered the conference, Michigan is at no. 6 projected. , the Wolverines topped the standings as the No. 1 seed for the upcoming Big Ten tournament, despite a 70-64 Sunday loss in the state of Michigan.
Even after the loss, Michigan is still a projected No. 1 series for the NCAA Tournament in Jerry Palm’s Bracketology, and the Wolverines could solidify the spot with a strong representation in what numbers a cruel league tournament would be. With nine Big Ten teams expected to make the Big Dance, the league has a deep pit of juggernauts looking to build momentum as March Madness picks up.
Whoever comes out on top on Sunday night will resist a glove for four days. Among the best seeds and favorites are the number 1 seed Illinois and the 2 seed Iowa. The Illini ended the season strong with big wins over Michigan and Ohio State and could play their way to a 1-Series in the NCAA Tournament, if successful this week. The Hawkeyes, meanwhile, will rely heavily on Player of the Year candidate Luka Garza to carry the load and make them known again.
Below is the full schedule and tip times for the tournament.
2021 Big Ten Tournament Schedule, Scores
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis
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All times Oriental; some start times are approximated
First round – Wednesday 10 March
Match 1: no. 13 Minnesota 51, no. 12 North West 46 | Summary
Match 2: no. 11 Penn State vs. no. 14 Nebraska | 21:00 on Big Ten Network
Second round – Thursday 11 March
Match 3: no. 8 Maryland teen no. 9 Michigan State | 11:30 on Big Ten Network
Game 4: No. 5 Ohio State Vs. No. 13 Minnesota | 14:00 on Big Ten Network
Match 5: no. 7 Rutgers against no. 10 Indiana | 18:30 on Big Ten Network
Game 6: No. 6 Wisconsin vs. Game 2 winners | 21:00 on Big Ten Network
Quarterfinals – Friday 12 March
Match 7: no. 1 in Michigan vs. winner in Game 3 | 11:30 on Big Ten Network
Game 8: no. 4 Purdue vs. Game 4 winners | 14:00 on Big Ten Network
Game 9: No. 2 Illinois vs. Game 5 winners | 18:30 on Big Ten Network
Match 10: no. 3 Iowa – Game 6 – Winner | 21:00 on Big Ten Network
Semi-finals – Saturday 13 March
Game 11: Game 7 winner vs Game 8 winner | 1pm on CBS, CBSSports.com
Game 12: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 15:30 on CBS, CBSSports.com
Big Ten Tournament Championship Match – Sunday 14 March
Game 13: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner | 15:30 on CBS, CBSSports.com
Follow below for updates, analyzes and highlights throughout the event.