This weekend gives us only one ranked matchup, but plenty of intriguing games that have real implications on the tournament hopes of each of these teams. Big Ten Basketball Games

A late-game fracas in the Illinois vs. Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball game led to the ejection of Indiana's Oumar Ballo.

Willard is in his third season at Maryland with a 53-35 overall record and a 23-26 mark in Big Ten play with the Terrapins. Maryland reached the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 in Willard’s first season, but went 16-17 and missed the tournament last year. He has a 1-3 record against Indiana.

Indiana men’s basketball will look to bounce back from a tough loss in Evanston when Maryland comes to town for another Quad 1 contest. Both teams have losing records against Quad 1 opponents, so the game would be a resume piece for either squad.

Tom Izzo is three wins shy of Bob Knight's Big Ten wins record. FOX Sports' John Fanta spoke to Izzo about approaching the record, retirement and more.

Devin Taylor led Indiana University baseball to the NCAA Tournament in 2024. He is projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Entry Draft

The Hoosiers lost their fifth straight game to Northwestern, which hasn't happened since 1913-15. Inconsistent play has led to three IU losses in four games.

Woodson is now 0-5 against Northwestern. According to tonight’s Big Ten Network broadcast, it’s the first time Indiana has lost five straight to the Wildcats since 1913-15. That’s 110 years ago. That’s not a good look.

IU forward Malik Reneau suffered an injury in the first minute against Rutgers and missed five games. He's expected to return against Northwestern.

The Big Ten had a strong representation in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and appears on track to do so again this season. Six teams from the conference went dancing,

Indiana is on the road for a second straight game as it travels to Evanston, Illinois, to take on Northwestern Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern takes on Indiana after Brooks Barnhizer scored 21 points in Northwestern's 80-76 overtime loss to the Michigan Wolverines. The Wildcats are 9-1 on their home court. Northwestern has a 5-2 record in games decided by 10 points or more.