The Big Ten Tournament second round featured several key matches at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Illinois secured an upset victory against No. 18 Michigan State, winning 71-69. Cearah Parchment led the Illini with 15 points, and Destiny Jackson contributed 14 points and five assists.
Key Takeaways
The Big Ten Tournament second round saw several upsets and notable performances. Illinois defeated No. 18 Michigan State, Ohio State advanced with a strong win over Indiana, and Oregon secured a victory against Maryland.
- Illinois upset No. 18 Michigan State 71-69 in the Big Ten Tournament second round
- Cearah Parchment led Illinois with 15 points, while Destiny Jackson added 14 points and five assists
- Ohio State advanced to the quarterfinals with an 83-59 victory over Indiana, led by Jaloni Cambridge's 19 points
- Oregon defeated Maryland behind a strong second-half performance from Ehis Etute and Katie Fiso
Michigan State's Kennedy Blair had a career-high 30 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Illinois held off a late Spartans rally to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face No. 2 seed Iowa on Friday.
Ohio State also advanced to the quarterfinals with an 83-59 victory over Indiana. Jaloni Cambridge led the Buckeyes with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Chance Gray added 18 points, helping Ohio State secure their fifth straight season with 25-plus wins.
In other second-round action, Oregon defeated Maryland behind a strong second-half performance from Ehis Etute and Katie Fiso. The Ducks will face No. 3 seed North Carolina in the quarterfinals on Friday.
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