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Indiana Holds Off No. 20 Minnesota

In his first 2 1/2 seasons on the job, Tom Crean had led his Indiana Hoosiers past zero ranked opponents. Now he's done it twice in a week. Despite building a 16-point lead in the second half, the Hoosiers had to sweat it out late. Minnesota started to lock down Indiana on defense and started to hit some big shots. The...

JaJuan Johnson Helps No. 12 Purdue Rebound Against No. 16 Minnesota

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- JaJuan Johnson scored 24 points in leading No. 12 Purdue to a 73-61 win over No. 16 Minnesota on Saturday. The Big Ten's leading scorer made 8 of 13 field goals to notch his sixth straight game with at least 20 points. Ryne Smith scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Lewis...

Big Ten Basketball Primer: Keep Focus on Roundball, For Pride's Sake

There are many, many different sports played in collegiate athletics, but the national focus is basically on two particular ones: football and basketball. Considering the beating the Big Ten as a whole is rightfully taking for the recent performance on the gridiron, it would behoove league fans and schools alike to...

Jordan Taylor, Wisconsin Grind Out Win Over No. 14 Minnesota

Jordan Taylor scored 22 points and dished out seven assists as the Wisconsin Badgers (11-2, 1-0 Big Ten) took down No. 14 Minnesota (11-2, 0-1 Big Ten), 68-60. The final margin was pushed higher at the free throw line, as it was within five points for the overwhelming majority of the game. The Badgers did open up a...

Virginia Stuns Minnesota to Open 2010 ACC-Big Ten Challenge

Things may be reverted back to normal in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, as this one was supposed to be a gimme for the Big Ten. Minnesota came in undefeated and ranked No. 15, having already beaten North Carolina and West Virginia. Plus, the game was played in the comfort of their home, The Barn. The opponent was one of the...