Big Ten Tournament 2013: March Madness Starts March 17, Indiana Hoosiers Beat Illinois Fighting Illini [BRACKET]
The Big Ten Tournament reached day two on March 15, and so far Indiana continues to potentially solidify a spot in the Championship.
The number one ranked Indiana Hoosiers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 80 to 64 on March 15. Hoosiers forward Cody Zeller scored 24 points, according to SB Nation.
The last time the team played each other in February, the Hoosiers lost by one point.
According to Cleveland.com, Indiana University freshman point guard Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell said after Indiana beat Illinois in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal. "I know our opponents definitely hate us. I really honestly don't think anyone likes us at all. When I'm out there and I hear different things fans are saying, we're very, very hated, to say the least."
The Michigan Wolverines played the number four ranked Wisconsin Badgers today. The game had been tight, with the first half ending with the Wolverines on top, 20 to 17. However, the Badgers beat the Wolverines 68-59. They will go on to play Indiana on March 16.
The number two Ohio State Buckeyes will play the Nebraska Cornhuskers, at 5:30 p.m today. The Cornhuskers edged out of a close and low scoring game against Purdue 57 to 55.
The number three Michigan State Spartans play Iowa Hawkeyes.
The Big Ten Championship will take place on Mach 17. That night, Selection Sunday will announce the 68 teams that will be in the NCAA Men's Division 1 Basketball Tournament.
Here is a bracket of the Big Ten Tournament.