Sunday, March 8, brings the ultimate day of the Big Ten common season; simply hours stay till the convention tournament bracket is finalized.
Wisconsin’s huge highway win over No. 15 Purdue headlined Saturday’s entertaining regular-season slate. Wisconsin jumped to the No. 5 seed within the projected Big Ten Tournament bracket with the win; it might nonetheless rise to the No. 4 seed if Maryland defeats Illinois on Sunday. Of course, that transfer would imply a double-bye and a free journey to the quarterfinals.
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No. 11 Illinois at Maryland is one among a number of fascinating matchups on Sunday. No. 8 Michigan State additionally travels to No. 3 Michigan, whereas Iowa visits No. 9 Nebraska. While the Illinois sport is the one one which issues for the tournament’s prime 4 seeds, all 4 of these different NCAA Tournament-bound groups wish to construct momentum earlier than postseason play begins.
Before Sunday’s regular-season motion, right here is an up to date take a look at the projected Big Ten Tournament bracket after Saturday’s outcomes.
Projected Big Ten Tournament bracket as of March 8
Feb 24, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May within the second half in opposition to the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
First Round
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No. 18 Penn State vs. No. 15 Northwestern
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No. 17 Maryland vs. No. 16 Oregon
Second Round
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No. 9 Iowa vs. Oregon/Maryland winner
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No. 10 Indiana vs. Penn State/Northwestern winner
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No. 11 Minnesota vs. No. 14 Rutgers
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No. 12 Washington vs. No. 13 USC
Third Round
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No. 8 Ohio State vs. Iowa/Oregon/Maryland
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No. 5 Wisconsin vs. Washington/USC
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No. 7 Purdue vs. Indiana/Penn State/Northwestern
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No. 6 UCLA vs. Minnesota/Rutgers
Quarterfinals
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No. 1 Michigan vs. Ohio State/Iowa/Oregon/Maryland
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No. 4 Illinois vs. Wisconsin/Washington/USC
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No. 2 Michigan State vs. Purdue/Indiana/Penn State/Northwestern
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No. 3 Nebraska vs. UCLA/Minnesota/Rutgers
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Semifinals
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Michigan/Ohio State/Iowa/Oregon/Maryland vs. Illinois/Wisconsin/Washington/USC
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Michigan State/Purdue/Indiana/Penn State/Northwestern vs. Nebraska/UCLA/Minnesota/Rutgers
The winner of these two semifinals will meet within the tournament closing on Sunday, March 15. The conclusion of that sport leads into CBS’s Selection Sunday present and the disclosing of the NCAA Tournament bracket.
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