A look at the weekend action around the Big Ten Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEKEND
Michigan (13-9, 7-5) is trying to play its way back into title contention, and Saturday’s game against No. 16 Ohio State could dictate whether either team remains in the hunt. The defending regular-season champion Wolverines are facing their fourth game in eight days, the result of schedule changes stemming from an earlier COVID-19 outbreak. And, after facing No. 3 Purdue (21-4, 10-4) twice during that stretch, they welcome their most bitter rival to Ann Arbor. The Buckeyes (14-6, 7-4), meanwhile, are trying to keep pace with three teams tied for the conference lead — the Boilermakers, No. 13 Illinois and No. 14 Wisconsin. A win would keep Ohio State within one loss of all three.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Jaden Ivey, Purdue. The 6-foot-4 guard just keeps turning heads and, after scoring 22 of his 26 points in the second half of Tuesday’s 84-68 victory over No. 13 Illinois, Ivey may be the frontrunner for player…
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