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Big Ten Notebook

Five Big Ten Teams Selected to 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:40:02 EDT
Five Big Ten teams were selected to participate in the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Big Ten Tri-Champions Ohio State, Purdue and Michigan State will represent the conference along with Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Ohio State Claims Big Ten Tournament Title
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:40:22 EDT
Evan Turner didn't need any late-game heroics on Sunday. When it appeared there was nothing more he could do to make his Big Ten tournament performance better, the junior had 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 5 Ohio State over Minnesota 90-61 on Sunday in the championship game. Turner hit a 37-foot shot at the buzzer to beat Michigan in the quarterfinals, then scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation in a double-overtime win over Illinois in the semifinals. On Sunday, he set the tournament record for points in a championship game.

Minnesota Gains Championship Game Berth With Win Over Purdue
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:01:26 EDT
-Minnesota held No. 6 Purdue to the worst first half in the Boilermakers' record books and rolled to a 69-42 victory in the Big Ten tournament semifinals Saturday. Ralph Sampson III scored 13 points for the sixth-seeded Golden Gophers (21-12), who reached the final for the first time. They'll play No. 5 Ohio State on Sunday for the championship. Minnesota led 37-11 at halftime. It was the fewest points by Purdue in a half since the school started keeping track in 1950. Only a late layup by Patrick Bade allowed the Boilermakers to avoid the worst defeat ever in a Big Ten tournament game.

Ohio State Survives Illinois, 88-81, in Double Overtime
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:59:04 EDT
-Evan Turner rescued No. 6 Ohio State for the second straight day in the Big Ten tournament. He scored 12 of his 31 points after regulation, helping the Buckeyes pull away for an 88-81 double overtime victory over Illinois in the semifinals. Turner finished with a triple double - 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 turnovers. The conference player of the year also had six assists and two steals, enough to give the Buckeyes their sixth straight victory and a trip to Sunday's title game against No. 6 Purdue or sixth-seeded Minnesota.

Minnesota Upsets Michigan State in OT, 72-67
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:11:21 EDT
Devoe Joseph made two 3s during a 10-0 overtime run and scored 17 points to lead Minnesota past No. 11 Michigan State 72-67 in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals Friday night. The Gophers (20-12) meet No. 6 Purdue in Saturday's semifinals. The Boilermakers beat Northwestern 69-61 earlier Friday. Raymar Morgan had 23 points to lead Michigan State (24-8), which played without guard Chris Allen. He was suspended for the game by coach Tom Izzo for "not meeting responsibilities to his teammates."

Purdue Outlasts Northwestern, 69-61
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:25:53 EDT
-E'Twaun Moore tied a career high with 28 points to help No. 6 Purdue beat Northwestern 69-61 on Friday night in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. JaJuan Johnson had 22 points and eight rebounds for the Boilermakers (27-4). Moore and Johnson were the only Purdue players who scored more than five points. John Shurna scored 16 points, Drew Crawford had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Michael Thompson added 12 points for the Wildcats (20-13). Purdue remained hopeful of gaining a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament by improving to 3-1 without forward Robbie Hummel, who is out for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee. The Boilermakers will play the winner between No. 11 Michigan State and Minnesota on Saturday.

Illinois Holds Off Late Wisconsin Rally
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39:33 EDT
-Mike Tisdale scored 21 points and Demetri McCamey had 13 as fifth-seeded Illinois hung on for a 58-54 upset of No. 13 Wisconsin in Friday's Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. The Fighting Illini (19-13) are hoping the win solidifies their NCAA hopes. Illinois faces No. 5 Ohio State in Saturday's semifinals. After sharing the regular-season title with No. 6 Purdue and No. 11 Michigan State, the top-seeded Buckeyes needed a 37-foot buzzer-beater from Big Ten player of the year Evan Turner to eliminate Michigan 69-68.

Turner Hits Buzzer Beater To Lead Ohio State over Michigan, 69-68
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:28:49 EDT
Evan Turner drained a 37-footer at the buzzer to give No. 5 Ohio State a 69-68 win over Michigan on Friday in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. Turner took the inbounds pass, dribbled upcourt and pulled up barely past halfcourt. The Big Ten player of the year left his arm in the air after the release, confident the long shot would fall. His attempt was so close to the buzzer that the play was reviewed. When officials signaled the shot was good, the red-clad section of the crowd erupted.

Minnesota Eliminates Penn State, 76-55
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:48:28 EDT
Devoe Joseph scored 15 points to help Minnesota beat Penn State 76-55 on Thursday night in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Colton Iverson scored 12 points, Damian Johnson scored 11 and Lawrence Westbrook added 10 for the Golden Gophers (19-12), who advanced to play No. 11 Michigan State on Friday in a quarterfinal. Michigan State won both regular-season games against Minnesota by a combined eight points. The sixth-seeded Golden Gophers have won five of their last seven, including a victory over now-No. 13 Wisconsin. A win over Michigan State would strengthen Minnesota's case for an NCAA tournament bid.

Second Half Northwestern Run Gets Past Indiana, 73-58
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:42:19 EDT
-Northwestern's Michael Thompson scored 11 of his 16 points during a late run Thursday, leading the Wildcats past Indiana 73-58 in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Seventh-seeded Northwestern (20-12) clinched its first 20-win season in school history and has a date with No. 6 Purdue in Friday's quarterfinals. The Boilermakers are the second seed after sharing the regular-season title with No. 5 Ohio State and No. 11 Michigan State. It was the Wildcats' first conference tourney win since March 10, 2005.

Harris Leads Michigan to Win Over Iowa, 59-52
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:06:49 EDT
-Manny Harris had 22 points and nine rebounds to help Michigan defeat Iowa 59-52 on Thursday in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. DeShawn Sims added 14 points for the Wolverines (15-16), who advanced to play No. 5 Ohio State on Friday in the quarterfinals. Iowa freshman Cully Payne scored a season-high 25 points and made five 3-pointers for Iowa (10-22). He had scored a combined four points his previous two games. He was 9 for 16 from the field, but the rest of the team shot 13 for 40.

Men's Basketball Release: Week 18
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:47:38 EDT
For only the sixth time in conference history, three teams share the Big Ten title..The 13th annual Big Ten Tournament tips off Thursday, March 11-Sunday, March 14...Illinois, Michigan State, Ohio State, Purdue and Wisconsin all earn first-round byes in the Big Ten Tournament...Ohio State's Evan Turner named Big Ten Player of the Year. All-Big Ten and individual honors announced on Monday...Ohio State's Evan Turner earns scoring and rebounding crowns...Wisconsin's Jon Leuer earns the season's final Player of the Week accolade.

Big Ten Announces All-Big Ten Teams and Individual Honorees
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:25:05 EDT
The Big Ten Conference office announced on Monday the 2010 All-Big Ten men's basketball teams and individual award winners. Ohio State's Evan Turner captured the conference's highest honor, as he was named Big Ten Player of the Year in voting by conference coaches and media.

Wisconsin's Jon Leuer Earns Player of the Week Laurels
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:26:09 EDT
Leuer claims the first Big Ten Player of the Week honor of his career after helping the Badgers clinch the No. 4 seed in this week's Big Ten Tournament.

Men's Basketball NCAA Tournament & NIT Update
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:53:36 EDT
Postseason action has begun for Big Ten men's basketball teams with first round NIT action. Follow the basketball blog for updates.


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