Big Ten Teams Compete for Championship Amid Upsets

In the latest Big Ten basketball action, No. 7 Purdue secured a 90-81 victory over Iowa, propelled by Braden Smith's 31 points, taking first place in the conference standings. UCLA edged out No. 9 Michigan State 63-61, marking the Spartans' second consecutive loss after a strong start to their conference season. In another matchup, No. 21 Wisconsin defeated Indiana 76-64, extending Indiana's losing streak to four games. The competitive landscape of the Big Ten is intensifying as teams vie for positioning ahead of the conference tournament. Meanwhile, Montana State's women's team continues its impressive form with a 13-game winning streak in the Big Sky Conference, while the men's team looks to stabilize after a challenging stretch. Both teams are gearing up for crucial matchups against conference rivals this week.