
Michigan Wolverines
27-10 - 2nd in Big Ten2025 Schedule


Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank the 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeats, from least to most devastating.


From Alabama to Texas Tech, which top programs eliminated from the 2025 tournament underachieved, overachieved -- or landed somewhere in between?

For the teams whose dreams of reaching the men's Final Four are dashed, let's look ahead to next season.

The Tigers close out the game on a 39-17 run to come from behind and earn a trip to the Elite Eight with a 78-65 win over the Wolverines.

Relive all of the action from Friday night, with analysis of Auburn's and Houston's wins, and more.

— With Auburn's season on the brink, Tahaad Pettiford and Denver Jones suddenly became unstoppable.

Tahaad Pettiford takes over late, scoring on back-to-back possessions to keep Auburn in control.

Denver Jones catches fire with eight straight points to ignite Auburn's offense.
Big Ten Standings
TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
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Michigan State | 77.7 | - | 7 | 30 |
Maryland | 81.1 | 2.5 | 9 | 27 |
Michigan | 78.0 | 3 | 10 | 27 |
Wisconsin | 80.1 | 3 | 10 | 27 |
UCLA | 74.2 | 5.5 | 11 | 23 |
Purdue | 77.3 | 5.5 | 12 | 24 |
Oregon | 76.5 | 4 | 10 | 25 |
Illinois | 83.6 | 7 | 13 | 22 |
Indiana | 74.7 | 8.5 | 13 | 19 |
Ohio State | 78.8 | 10.5 | 15 | 17 |
Rutgers | 77.0 | 12.5 | 17 | 15 |
Nebraska | 75.7 | 9.5 | 14 | 18 |
Northwestern | 72.4 | 11 | 16 | 17 |
Iowa | 82.5 | 11 | 16 | 17 |
USC | 77.2 | 11.5 | 17 | 17 |
Minnesota | 68.1 | 12.5 | 17 | 15 |
Penn State | 79.1 | 11 | 15 | 16 |
Washington | 71.6 | 14 | 18 | 13 |
2021 Team Leaders
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