Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters

ACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.

Once-fired Monson: 'I enjoy life again'

There is a chance, albeit a small one, that Long Beach State could meet Minnesota in next month's 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif. If it occurs -- likel...

Big Ten ShootAround: League's elite aim for Final Four berth in Indy

...of it, too. 3. Where's The Beef? Wisconsin is in a transition season with the departures of Marcus Landry and Joe Krabbenhoft. So the Badgers needed someone over the summer to stand out...

National title game rematch slated

Michigan State will visit North Carolina in a rematch of the national championship game, highlighting the 11th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Commish: Big Ten has nothing to defend

With Michigan State playing North Carolina for the national championship and Penn State having already won the NIT, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said his conference represented itself well during the postseason.

Katz's Region Breakdowns: East

From the most intriguing player to the hardest team to figure out, Andy Katz breaks down the East Regional.

Whose bubble burst? Who snuck in?

Which bubble teams are jumping for joy? Which teams are spitting mad? Here's a look at the bubble teams that made the NCAA tournament's 65-team field and which teams were left out.

Big Dance: Who takes the crown?

From Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.

...Devoe Joseph #5 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers brings the ball up the court against the Wisconsin Badgers on January 15, 2009 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 78-74...

...Devoe Joseph #5 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers brings the ball up the court against the Wisconsin Badgers on January 15, 2009 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 78-74...

Minnesota 51, Wisconsin 46

Minnesota 51, Wisconsin 46

Bracketology: Big East Teams In Trouble

Joe Lunardi on teams off to tough starts in the Big East and Big Ten

...Head coach Tubby Smith of the Minnesota Golden Gophers looks on during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on January 15, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin. Minnesota defeated Wisconsin 78-74...

Tobacco Road's finest hails from Big Ten country

...Minnesota come from 14 down and beat Wisconsin in overtime at the Kohl Center last night. Lawrence Westbrook had a career-high 29 points against the Badgers, but the real story was Minnesota's...

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Westbrook hits tying 3-pointer, then scores nine in OT to lift Gophers

Lawrence Westbrook hit a 3-pointer to tie the game with two seconds left in regulation, then scored nine points in overtime as No. 18 Minnesota rallied for a 78-74 victory over Wisconsin on Thursday night.