MICHAEL MAROT
Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) works the ball against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gophers use strong 2nd half to pull away from Northwestern

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2020 08:20 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Oturu and Marcus Carr played their typical roles for

Northern Kentucky players celebrate with the trophy after a 71-62 win over Illinois-Chicago in an NCAA college basketball game for the Horizon League men's tournament championship in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Norse take 3rd Horizon title in 4 years with win over Flames

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2020 09:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Tate tied one piece of the net to his championship

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, hugs Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard after defeating Indiana 60-56 in an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Big Ten takes bruising battles to conference tournament

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2020 03:50 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo thought he had seen

Maryland's Blair Watson (22) celebrates with her teammates after Maryland defeated Ohio State to win the NCAA college basketball championship game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 6 Maryland rolls past Buckeyes to capture Big Ten crown

By Michael Marot Mar. 08, 2020 09:17 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Maryland point guard Ashley Owusu put together a perfect

Indiana head coach Archie Miller walks the sideline as his team played Wisconsin in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wisconsin won 60-56. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 24 Badgers clinch share of Big 10 title, beat Indiana

By Michael Marot Mar. 07, 2020 02:55 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Brad Davison and a bunch of Wisconsin players jumped

Indiana's Joey Brunk (50) shoots over Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers earn crucial victory, 72-67, sweep Golden Gophers

By Michael Marot Mar. 04, 2020 09:21 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Joey Brunk spent most of Wednesday night fighting and

Indiana forward Joey Brunk (50) shoots at the basket as Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) tries to block his shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Purdue snaps 4-game losing streak by beating Indiana 57-49

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2020 09:39 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Coach Matt Painter appreciated Purdue's defensive

Purdue guard Nojel Eastern (20) shoots over Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Michigan extends winning streak with rare victory at Purdue

By Michael Marot Feb. 22, 2020 05:43 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Michigan freshman Franz Wagner made everything look

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) falls on the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indiana uses 3-point flurry to beat No. 21 Iowa, end skid

By Michael Marot Feb. 13, 2020 10:52 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Devonte Green started fast Thursday night.

Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) drives past Purdue forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 13 Penn State relies on 3-point flurry to win at Purdue

By Michael Marot Feb. 11, 2020 08:59 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Seth Lundy delivered a flurry of first-half scoring

Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) reacts with his teammates after drawing a charging foul against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Purdue won 74-62. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Boilermakers deliver winning road show at Indiana, 74-62

By Michael Marot Feb. 08, 2020 06:54 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Purdue finally figured out how to put together an

Indiana fans hold up a sign in anticipation of an appearance by former Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Return of the Hoosier: Knight back at Indiana after 20 years

By Michael Marot Feb. 08, 2020 04:03 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Bob Knight's short stroll from the practice gym to

Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, right, and Butler forward Bryce Golden go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Butler won 79-76. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Bulldog tough: Gritty No. 19 Butler reaching new highs

By Michael Marot Feb. 07, 2020 02:33 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan proudly wears an old-school

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) shoots in front of Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Baldwin gives No. 19 Butler 79-76 win over No. 10 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 05, 2020 09:37 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler guard Kamar Baldwin ignored the anxious fans, the

Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) fouls Providence guard Maliek White (4) as he shoos in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Providence defeated Butler 65-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Friars' lineup change works in 65-61 win over No. 16 Butler

By Michael Marot Feb. 01, 2020 06:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley made a bold move Saturday.

Indiana's Justin Smith (3) shoots against Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 17 Maryland scores final 7 points to win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Jan. 26, 2020 03:40 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Jalen Smith's first-half 3-point flurry helped stake

Butler's Bryce Nze (10) shoots against Marquette's Theo John (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baldwin's flurry leads No. 13 Butler past Marquette in OT

By Michael Marot Jan. 25, 2020 12:07 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When No. 13 Butler needed scoring punch Friday night, Kamar

Indiana forward Race Thompson (25) blocks the shot of Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana uses late charge to beat No. 11 Michigan State 67-63

By Michael Marot Jan. 23, 2020 11:25 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Joey Brunk made an immediate impact from the moment he

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) and Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) go for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Illinois defeated Purdue 79-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 21 Illinois runs away in 2nd half to sweep Purdue

By Michael Marot Jan. 21, 2020 10:27 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — After watching No. 21 Illinois play an

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) drives on Purdue guard Isaiah Thompson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue defense bottles up No. 8 Spartans in 71-42 upset

By Michael Marot Jan. 12, 2020 02:16 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue's struggling offense received all the