Maryland ended a run of futility in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals and advanced to Saturday’s semifinal for the first time since 2016.

Rodney Rice scored 18 of his game-high 26 points in the first nine minutes Friday night and No. 2 Maryland emphatically advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament by routing 7th-seeded Illinois 88-65 in Indianapolis.

Danny Wolf had 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, and No. 22 Michigan snapped a three-game losing streak with a 86-68 win over No. 20 Purdue in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal.

Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) defends Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

The Boilermakers couldn't get into their offense with Michigan's defense contributing to tough shots in a physical game.

Jase Richardson scored 17 points and No. 7 Michigan State used a 15-point run in the second half to spark a 74-64 victory over No. 23 Oregon in the first Big Ten tournament quarterfinal Friday in Indianapolis.

The Big Ten Tournament continues today, and we're highlighting our best bets and predictions for Oregon vs. Michigan State.

The Big 12 Tournament wraps up Saturday night at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The action tips off at 6:00 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+ with a championship on the line, as the top-seed Houston Cougars face the newcomer Arizona Wildcats for an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.