Ohio State defeated previously undefeated Michigan Sunday afternoon by a score of 56-53. This game was an example of how competitive the Big Ten has been all season. The conference has nine teams over 10 wins, and you can probably expect seven of those teams to likely be a lock for the NCAA tournament. Those teams include: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, and Wisconsin.
Iowa and Northwestern should on the bubble in March. The Big Ten has the highest RPI ranking this year and no one disputes it. The only two undefeated teams in conference remaining are Indiana and Wisconsin. Wisconsin was unranked this week; but after a win over Illinois, they are sure to be ranked in the polls Monday. Do not be surprised if there are plenty of Big Ten teams in the second weekend of the big dance.
How to Survive an Illinois Basketball Season
Read MoreFor More Great Chicago Sports Content
Get the latest Chicago sports news, analysis, and breaking stories on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, Sky, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News, so you never miss a story on your favorite Chicago teams.
Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE
