Recaps and highlights from the weekend in Big Ten basketball
While the Big Ten football season rolled in in Week 10, the conference’s men’s basketball teams were going through final preparations before their season starts.
More than half of the Big Ten will be in action when the college basketball season tips off on Friday, and most played their final exhibition games over the weekend.
Here are the highlights.
No. 11 Indiana 73, Bellarmine 49
The Hoosiers smothered Division II Bellarmine (Kentucky), forcing 20 turnovers in a blowout win Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
OG Anunoby led all scorers with 25 points. Thomas Bryant had 11 points and eight rebounds, and James Blackmon Jr. scored all 10 of his points in the second half.
?: Highlights from tonight's exhibition win. ?⚪️ #iubb https://t.co/ILuFrq37g9
— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) November 6, 2016
Final box score from tonight's win. #iubb pic.twitter.com/GaLgINE6Kh
— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) November 6, 2016
VIDEO: Hear from OG Anunoby, Thomas Bryant & Freddie McSwain after tonight's win. #iubb https://t.co/KpkwiZnUXw
— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) November 6, 2016
Coach Crean's comments after tonight's exhibition win. #iubb https://t.co/K5YSz3jPOW
— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) November 6, 2016
No. 25 Maryland 95, Catawba 61
Jared Nickens paced the Terrapins with 17 points as they blew past Division II Catawba (North Carolina) on Saturday at the XFINITY Center.
Star point guard Melo Trimble sprained his ankle during the first half, but coach Mark Turgeon said he would have played through the injury if it had been a bigger game.
Freshman guard Anthony Cowan had 15 points, five assists, two steals and two rebounds.
Catch highlights from today's exhibition with Catawba here: https://t.co/je0KeOboCn#FearTheTurtle
— Maryland Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) November 5, 2016
Ohio State 85, Walsh 67
Led by sophomore point guard JaQuan Lyle’s 14 points, the Buckeyes took care of Division II Walsh (Ohio) on Sunday at Value City Arena.
Ohio State led just 40-32 at halftime but used a 16-3 run in the second half to pull away. Kam Williams (13 points), Keita Bates-Diop (12) and Jae’Sean Tate (10) joined Lyle in double figures.
Sunday night highlights as @OhioStateHoops picks up an exhibition win over Walsh. https://t.co/f4LlesLzgt
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) November 6, 2016
Michigan 77, Armstrong State 49
The Wolverines rolled over Division II Armstrong State (Georgia) on Friday at the Crisler Center.
Moritz Wagner and Zak Irvin both scored 14 points to pace Michigan, and Derrick Walton Jr. added 12 points, seven assists and six rebounds. The game also marked the return of Wolverines great Cazzie Russell, who is now an assistant coach at Armstrong State.
.@moritz_weasley leads to U-M to a 77-49 exhibition win over Armstrong State #CrislerLIVE #GoBlue #Squad101 https://t.co/IDpnX9eutP
— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) November 5, 2016
No. 9-ranked Wisconsin did not play an official exhibition over the weekend, but the Badgers tweeted out some stats from their scrimmage against Northern Iowa on Saturday afternoon.
#Badgers leaders:
Showalter: 18p (4-4 3FGs) 25min
Brown: 15p (4-5 3FGs) 23min
Illikainen: 14p (4-5 3FGs) 16min
Hill: 13 p (3-5 3FGs) 18min— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 5, 2016
They also had some fun with a Mannequin Challenge…
1,100+ RTs, 2,100+ Likes later…
Introducing "Wisconsin Basketball takes on the #MannequinChallenge," HD edition…enjoy. pic.twitter.com/ZLuTZDuin4
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 5, 2016
Iowa 95, Regis 73
Peter Jok shredded Division II Regis (Colorado) for 28 points as the Hawkeyes cruised at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Jok was 5-for-7 from 3-point range and converted on 9 of 10 free-throw attempts. Tyler Cook had 15 points and Christian Williams added 11 for Iowa.
The Hawks Take Down Regis 95-73 In Season Opener. Peter Jok Led All Scorers with 28 points https://t.co/RK0tUzkiA4
— Iowa Basketball (@IowaHoops) November 5, 2016
Illinois 95, Lewis 51
Six Illini scored in double figures during a 44-point blowout of Division II Lewis (Illinois) on Friday at the State Farm Center.
Jalen Coleman-Lands led all scorers with 16 points. Michael Finke, Maverick Morgan and Malcolm Hill each scored 13 for Illinois.
? Highlights from tonight's 44-point exhibition win. #Illini https://t.co/Zik6yfWBmB
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 5, 2016
Groce, @bigmikethorne12 & @ColemanJalen take the mic after the 95-51 #Illini exhibition Friday night. https://t.co/TXsLY5vHTf
— Illini Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 5, 2016
Penn State 91, Lock Haven 65
Five Nittany Lions scored in double figures in a win over Division II Lock Haven (Pennsylvania) on Friday at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Josh Reaves, Tony Carr and and Mike Watkins all had 15 points. Lamar Stevens scored 14 and Shep Garner added 13 for Penn State. Lock Haven’s Amir Hinton dropped 32 points to lead all scorers.
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Northwestern 89, Illinios-Springfield 52
The Wildcats had five players reach double figures in an overwhelming defeat of the Division II Prairie Stars at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Bryant McIntosh spurred the onslaught with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists, and freshman Isiah Brown led all scorers with 18 points.
Plenty of highlights from tonight's exhibition win over Illinois Springfield.
Basketball is back. #B1GCats https://t.co/P1rEjJuOoH
— NU Men's Basketball (@NUMensBball) November 5, 2016
BONUS: More Mannequin Challenge, courtesy of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
#MannequinChallenge, @RutgersMBB style.
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— Rutgers Basketball (@RutgersMBB) November 5, 2016