It all comes down to this. The battle for the Mitten will decide who wins the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Saturday night. The Michigan Wolverines will be seeking their third straight conference crown, while the top-seeded Spartans will be searching for their first ever Big Ten Tournament title in their first ever Big Ten Championship Game appearance.
Both teams are already locks to make the NCAA Tournament, but Saturday’s outcome could shake up the seeding. With a win, Michigan could snag a two-seed or at least a higher three-seed — and an easier path — while Michigan State could claim one of the coveted one-seeds.