The 2025 Big Ten tournament continues on Saturday, March 15 with the semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State is the top seed and looks to advance to the championship game.
Here’s a look at the schedule for this weekend:
* Game 1: No. 13 Northwestern vs. No. 12 Minnesota (Sunday)
* Game 2: No. 15 Iowa vs. No. 10 Ohio State (Wednesday)
* Game 3: No. 14 USC vs. No. 11 Rutgers (Thursday)
* Game 4: No. 8 Oregon vs. No. 9 Indiana (Thursday)
* Game 5: No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 13 Northwestern (Wednesday)
* Game 6: No. 7 Illinois vs. No. 15 Iowa (Thursday)
* Game 7: No. 6 Purdue vs. No. 14 USC (Wednesday)
* Game 8: No. 1 Michigan State vs. No. 8 Oregon (Friday)
* Game 9: No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 4 UCLA (Friday)
* Game 10: No. 2 Maryland vs. No. 7 Illinois (Friday)
* Game 11: No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 6 Purdue (Friday)
The defending champion, Illinois, was eliminated in the semifinals by Maryland last season. Michigan State has won the most titles with six, but their last win was in 2019.
Historically, the Big Ten tournament has been dominated by a few teams, with Michigan State leading the way. Here’s a look at past winners and champions:
* 2024: Illinois
* 2023: Purdue
* 2022: Iowa
* 2021: Illinois
* 2019: Michigan State
* 2018: Michigan
* 2017: Michigan
* 2016: Michigan State
* 2015: Wisconsin
* 2014: Michigan State
* 2013: Ohio State
* 2012: Michigan State
* 2011: Ohio State
* 2010: Ohio State
* 2009: Purdue
* 2008: Wisconsin
* 2007: Ohio State
* 2006: Iowa
* 2005: Illinois
* 2004: Wisconsin
* 2003: Illinois
* 2002: Ohio State
* 2001: Iowa
* 2000: Michigan State
* 1999: Michigan State
* 1998: (vacated)
Source: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-03-15/2025-big-ten-tournament-bracket-schedule-scores-mens-basketball