Big Ten title race reshaped by Minnesota upset and rematch
Michigan and Michigan State prepare for a high stakes rematch with potential conference title implications. Minnesota's upset of Purdue altered the path, while Purdue would clinch the crown with a win at Northwestern. Indiana and Penn State show improved form ahead of March play. Rutgers gains momentum with key wins.
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Maryland Wisconsin stumble as Penn State shocks Terrapins
Maryland and Wisconsin falter in Big Ten play after Iowa's elimination. Penn State stunned Maryland 78-61 rallying from a 22-point halftime deficit, while Wisconsin fell to Indiana in double overtime amid poor free throw shooting. Michigan State leads the league with 24-6 overall and 15-4 in conference.
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Weekend Spotlight Michigan at Michigan State
Michigan State visits Michigan in a high stakes 8 p.m. EST game at Breslin Center as injuries plague the Spartans. Kyle Ahrens left with a back problem, joining a set of banged up teammates while MSU leaned on starters for most of the scoring in recent wins.
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Amir Coffey of Minnesota posted 31 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Northwestern and 32 points with eight boards against Purdue. Ron Harper Jr. of Rutgers notched a career high 27 in an 86 72 victory over Iowa. Lamar Stevens of Penn State averaged 23 points and 7.5 rebounds in wins over Maryland and a loss to Wisconsin. Juwan Morgan of Indiana totaled 15 points and 11 rebounds while averaging eight points in wins over Wisconsin and Michigan State.
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Ohio State Suffers Large Defeat to Purdue in Basketball
Ohio State margin of loss widened to 86 51 at Purdue last Saturday marking the Buckeyes worst basketball setback of the season. The same Buckeyes football team earlier fell to Purdue by 29 points in October.
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James nets 31 as Lakers fall in fourth straight
LeBron James scored 31 with seven rebounds and seven assists chasing the milestone 32,292 career points while his Lakers sank to a fourth straight defeat. He grew emotional at the moment, crediting Michael Jordan and mentors for inspiration. Teammate Moritz Wagner called James the GOAT of their generation.
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