The Big Ten tournament has mostly followed a script thus far, with Indiana being the only higher seed to lose before the semifinals.
Even though Michigan spoiled the Hoosiers' party Friday, it was a critical moment for the Wolverines in their quest to make the NCAA tournament. A matchup against Purdue, which knocked off Michigan twice in the regular season, is the only thing standing between the Wolverines and Sunday's title game.
The marquee matchup of the Big Ten semifinals features two Top 20 teams, with Michigan State looking to extend its winning streak to eight games against a Maryland team that's lost four of its previous seven games.