Big Ten, Power Rankings

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (Vol. 11): Michigan State Continues Undefeated Run
Michigan State takes down Illinois, Rutgers gets two victories and Purdue's win streak extends to seven games. How it all impacts the Big Ten power rankings.
Updated Big Ten basketball power rankings (Jan. 20): Top tier continues to separate
Two marquee matchups headlined the week: Michigan State vs. Illinois (Jan. 19) and Purdue vs. Oregon (Jan. 18). The Spartans and Boilermakers’ respective victories firmly establish them as the Big Ten’s top two teams at this stage of the season.
Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings following MSU's win over Illinois
While MSU’s win over Illinois was huge, Purdue’s win over Oregon was even more impressive, as the Boilermakers took down the Ducks on the road. Without a loss to the scrappy Penn State Nittany Lions, that win would have put them in the No. 1 spot.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May is trying to figure out Big Ten officiating, too
Michigan basketball's Dusty May doesn't want any fines, but he was absolutely perplexed by the refereeing in Sunday's win vs. Northwestern.
Michigan basketball AP Top 25 poll update for Jan. 20
Both Michigan basketball teams made small movements in Monday’s AP Top 25 poll. The Michigan men dropped one spot to No. 21. Since last week’s poll, they lost at Minnesota on Thursday and beat Northwestern at home on Sunday.
Win over Illinois a big boost to Michigan State basketball’s Big Ten title hopes
The Spartans' win over Illinois bought breathing room against one of the Big Ten's most dangerous title contenders.
Michigan State basketball barely pulls out huge 80-78 win over Illinois to stay atop B1G
After going down early, Michigan State basketball survived a nail-biter vs. Illinois to stay undefeated and alone at the top if the Big Ten.
Michigan basketball finds way to win ‘wrestling match’ to keep pace in Big Ten title hunt
ANN ARBOR — Tre Donaldson’s shot hit off the back of the rim, Danny Wolf’s tip attempt was off, and the ball got swatted out of bounds as the second half buzzer sounded. Michigan and Northwestern were heading to overtime.
Maryland Basketball set to embark on brutal Big Ten stretch
The Maryland Terrapins returned home to the Xfinity Center on Sunday and scored a big win in conference play, defeating ...
Wisconsin men's basketball makes big jump in Associated Press, USA Today Coaches polls
The voters in the coaches and media polls rewarded the Badgers after victories over Ohio State and USC last week.
Big Ten's head official sounds off on controversial ejection in Northwestern's loss to Michigan
Jalen Leach kicked Vladislav Goldin in the groin area during Northwestern's matchup with Michigan, getting criticism from a ...
College basketball weekend: Five SEC, Big Ten ranked showdowns headline schedule
The men's college basketball weekend features five showdowns of ranked teams across the Big Ten and SEC. A breakdown of the ...
Michigan State has a Gauntlet Schedule Left With Big Ten Teams
Michigan State men's basketball has entered the thick of the 2024-25 season, with 14 games remaining on the schedule. This ...
Terps get the stop they need to remain unbeaten at home in the Big Ten
Ja’Kobi Gillespie put Maryland ahead, then Julian Reese nabbed a pivotal steal to help secure a 69-66 victory over Nebraska.
Oregon women’s basketball completes thrilling comeback vs. Iowa for second straight win
EUGENE — Despite trailing by 15 in the second quarter, Oregon women’s basketball fought back for a thrilling 50-49 win over ...
Sunday Standings: Nebraska Men's Basketball Falls to 13th in Big Ten Conference
Nebraska men’s basketball is coming off yet another bad week after dropping two more games. NU was defeated by Rutgers and ...