Big 10 Basketball Tournament: March Madness Heats Up in Minneapolis

The 2024 Big 10 Basketball Tournament, held at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has seen its fair share of exciting matchups and buzzer-beaters. While the championship game is yet to be played, here’s a comprehensive look at the tournament so far:

Tournament Format and Teams for Big 10 Basketball Tournament :

• Single-elimination: Fourteen Big 10 Conference teams compete in a bracket-style format, with each loss eliminating a team.
• Automatic NCAA Tournament Bid: The winner receives the conference’s automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.

Key Highlights:

• Upsets: Lower-seeded teams like Maryland and Penn State caused early upsets, defeating Rutgers and Michigan respectively in the first round.
• Close Contests: Several games have been decided by narrow margins, showcasing the conference’s competitiveness.
• Remaining Schedule (as of March 15, 2024):
  • Friday, March 15th:
    • Northwestern vs. Wisconsin (7:48 PM CT)
    • Illinois vs. Ohio State (10:30 PM CT)
  • Saturday, March 16th:
    • Nebraska vs. Indiana (12:00 AM CT)
    • Semifinal Games (Times TBD)
  • Sunday, March 17th:
    • Championship Game (Time TBD)

Championship Race:

• Top Seeds Advance: Top-seeded Purdue and No. 2 seed Illinois have secured spots in the quarterfinals.
• Remaining Contenders: Ohio State, Indiana, and Northwestern are also vying for the championship title.

Where to Watch:

• First Round: Peacock
• Second & Third Round: Big Ten Network (BTN)
• Semifinals & Championship: CBS