Big Ten Women’s Tournament: Wednesday Recap & Today’s Matchups

The Big Ten Tournament kicked off with a bang, as teams battled for a shot at advancing to the next round.
First Round Results:
  • Washington 79, Minnesota 65 – The Huskies made history, winning their first-ever Big Ten Tournament game, powered by Elle Ladine’s 21-point performance.
  • Nebraska 84, Rutgers 60 – Alexis Markowski dominated the paint, dropping 19 points and 10 boards to send Nebraska to the next round.
  • Iowa 81, Wisconsin 54 – Lucy Olsen led the charge, scoring 19 as the Hawkeyes soared past Wisconsin.
Today’s Second-Round Matchups:
  • Indiana (9) vs. Oregon (8) – 12:00 PM (BTN)
  • Washington (12) vs. Michigan (5) – 2:30 PM (BTN)
  • Nebraska (10) vs. Illinois (7) – 6:30 PM (BTN)
  • Iowa (11) vs. Michigan State (6) – 9:00 PM (BTN)
With top seeds USC, Maryland, Ohio State, and Penn State waiting in the quarterfinals, today’s games set the stage for intense battles ahead.