A pair of in-state teams take center stage on Saturday in the Big Ten tournament semifinals, with the chance to play each for a third time this season with the title on the line.No. 9 seed Indiana has been the story of the tournament so far in Indianapolis, coming from 17 points down to beat Michigan on Wednesday and then edging out top-seeded Illinois on Friday. That puts the Hoosiers up now against No. 5 Iowa, which set a Big Ten record for points scored in a single game (112) on Wednesday.No. 3 Purdue was the only high seed to win in Friday’s quarterfinals, and will now play No. 7 Michigan State in the other semifinal. The Spartans upset No. 2 Wisconsin.Where every Big Ten team stands for making the NCAA Tournament: Eamonn Brennan's Bubble WatchWhere the Big Ten is seeded in this year's NCAA Tournament: Brian Bennett's Bracket WatchWednesday, March 9First RoundGame 1: No. 13 Northwestern 71, No. 12 Nebraska 69Game 2: No. 11 Penn State 60, No. 14 Minnesota 51Thursday
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana’s home finale against Rutgers will end up being more than about honoring seniors who may be playing their last games at Simon Sjkodt Assembly Hall.