The upcoming Big Ten women’s basketball tournament is poised to be an exhilarating showcase as the teams compete for the championship title. Ohio State leads as the Big Ten women’s basketball regular-season champions, but faces fierce competition from Iowa and Indiana. Iowa, led by the talented Caitlin Clark, and Indiana with the impressive Mackenzie Holmes, are determined to challenge Ohio State for the title.
The tournament will take place at the Target Center in Minneapolis, and the schedule promises thrilling matchups. The lineup is as follows:
Wednesday, March 6th
The tournament begins with a match between the No. 12 seed Purdue and the No. 13 seed Northwestern, followed by a game between the No. 11 seed Minnesota and the No. 14 seed Rutgers.
Thursday, March 7th
The excitement continues as the No. 8 seed Maryland takes on the No. 9 seed Illinois, and the No. 5 seed Nebraska competes against the winner of the Purdue vs. Northwestern game. The No. 7 seed Penn State clashes with the No. 10 seed Wisconsin, and the No. 6 seed Michigan battles it out with the winner of the Minnesota vs. Rutgers game.
Friday, March 8th
The stakes rise as the No. 1 seed Ohio State faces the winner of the Maryland vs. Illinois game, while the No. 4 seed Michigan State takes on the winner of the Nebraska vs. TBD game. The No. 2 seed Iowa will go head-to-head with the winner of the Penn State vs. Wisconsin game, and the No. 3 seed Indiana will compete against the winner of the Michigan vs. TBD game.
Saturday, March 9th
The semifinals will see the winners of the previous matches facing off to secure their spot in the championship game.
Sunday, March 10th
The tournament will culminate in the championship game, which will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
Fans eager to witness the action live can secure tickets for the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis. This is a must-see event to cheer for your favourite team as they battle it out on the court.
Prepare for a week of intense competition and remarkable displays of talent as the teams vie for the coveted title of Big Ten women’s basketball champions. It’s going to be a tournament to remember!