Rutgers suffers a 63-46 loss to Maryland, prompting fans to leave early as the team struggles to score. Despite a strong defensive effort, Rutgers' offensive drought proves insurmountable, leaving coach Steve Pikiell and fans eager for the next season.
Purdue remains at the top of the Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings after an undefeated non-conference slate, while Illinois and Wisconsin hold steady in the second and third spots. Nebraska and Michigan State make significant jumps in the rankings, while Northwestern and Penn State suffer losses.
NBC Sports has announced the game and studio commentators for the 2023-24 Big Ten Men's and Women's basketball games, which will be exclusively streamed on Peacock. The lineup includes Noah Eagle, Jac Collinsworth, and Terry Gannon as play-by-play announcers for the men's games, alongside analysts Robbie Hummel, Stephen Bardo, and Tre Demps. Zora Stephenson, Cindy Brunson, and Sloane Martin will handle play-by-play for the women's games, with analysts Meghan McKeown and Julianne Viani. WNBA Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston will make her broadcasting debut as a studio analyst for the women's games, and Carolyn Manno will host the studio coverage. Peacock will stream over 50 men's and women's Big Ten Basketball games this season.