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Big Ten men's basketball tournament 2018: Final scores, bracket
The Gazette
Feb. 25, 2018 8:58 pm, Updated: Mar. 5, 2018 1:00 am
The Big Ten brought its men's basketball tournament east for the second straight year, and once again, Michigan was crowned champion.
After winning in Washington D.C. last season, the Wolverines won beat Purdue at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday for the 2018 trophy.
Here's a look at the final scores from each round.
First round — Wednesday, Feb. 28
(12) Iowa 96, (13) Illinois 87
(14) Rutgers 65, (11) Minnesota 54
Second round — Thursday, March 1
(9) Wisconsin 59, (8) Maryland 54
(5) Michigan 77, (12) Iowa 71, OT
(7) Penn State 65, (10) Northwestern 57
(14) Rutgers 76, (6) Indiana 69
Quarterfinals — Friday, March 2
(1) Michigan State 63, (9) Wisconsin 60
(5) Michigan 77, (4) Nebraska 58
(7) Penn State 69, (2) Ohio State 68
(3) Purdue 82, (14) Rutgers 75
Semifinals — Saturday, March 3
(5) Michigan 75, (1) Michigan State 64
(3) Purdue 78, (7) Penn State 70
Championship — Sunday, March 4
(5) Michigan 75, (3) Purdue 66
Madison Square Garden hosts the Big Ten men's basketball tournament this year. (USA TODAY Sports)