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EDITED: Noon, February 20, 2026: Let’s look at the rest of the regular season for the top teams in the B1G10 in the search for a double-bye in the conference tournament. Ignoring UCLA, we have the most favorable schedule of the top teams, giving us a solid chance for third in the league and a shot at second. Notice how many of these are against other teams at the top. Tip o' the hat to Hawkeye_Miguel for finding my error.

Remaining games after Thursday, February 19, 2026:
UCLA (16-0) faces:
Wisconsin (5-11)
@ USC (9-6)

Michigan (13-2) faces:
@ #13 Iowa (12-3)
@ #10 Ohio State (11-4)
#14 Maryland (9-6)

Iowa (12-3) faces:
#6 Michigan (13-2)
Illinois (8-7)
@ Wisconsin (5-11)

Minnesota (12-4) faces:
#18 MSU (10-6)
@ Illinois (8-7)

Ohio State (11-4) faces:
USC (9-6)
#6 Michigan (13-2)
@ #18 MSU (10-6)






TEAM
CONF​
UCLA
15-0​
Michigan
13-2​
Iowa
12-3​
Minnesota
12-4​
Ohio State
11-4​
Michigan State
10-6​
Maryland
9-6​
Washington
9-6​
USC
9-6​
Illinois
8-7​
Oregon
7-8​
Nebraska
5-11​
Wisconsin
5-11​
Purdue
4-11​
Indiana
3-12​
Penn State
2-13​
Northwestern
2-13​
Rutgers
1-14​
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AFM22

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Iowa needs to win out for a chance at the 2. For sure need OSU to drop 1 to give some space.

A 2nd place finish would exceed my beginning of year expectations. I for sure thought they'd finish behind Ohio and Maryland. Didn't expect Michigan to have the year they're having.
 
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AFM22 said:
Iowa needs to win out for a chance at the 2. For sure need OSU to drop 1 to give some space.

A 2nd place finish would exceed my beginning of year expectations. I for sure thought they'd finish behind Ohio and Maryland. Didn't expect Michigan to have the year they're having.
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Preseason rankings, Coaches had Michigan 3rd, Media had them 4th, Neither had Iowa in the top 5.
 
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Well we will be favored in all 4 games. OSU obviously has the toughest remaining schedule. They'll lose at least 2 more. MIchigan could lose 2 more but Minnesota looks to be the sleeper as they could end up winning the last 3 if they continue playing the way they've been playing.
 
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Conn53victor said:
Let’s look at the rest of the regular season for the top teams in the B1G10 in the search for a double-bye in the conference tournament. Ignoring UCLA, we have the most favorable schedule of the top teams, giving us a solid chance for third in the league and a shot at second. Notice how many of these are against other teams at the top.

Remaining games:

UCLA (15-0) faces:
Washington (9-6)
Wisconsin (5-10)
@ USC (8-6)

Michigan (13-2) faces:
@ #13 Iowa (10-3)
@ #10 Ohio State (11-3)
#14 Maryland (9-6)

Ohio State (11-3) faces:
@ #23 Minnesota (11-4)
USC (8-6)
#6 Michigan (13-3)
@ #18 MSU (9-6)

Iowa (11-3) faces:
@ Purdue (4-10)
#6 Michigan (13-2)
Illinois (7-7)
@ Wisconsin (5-10)

Minnesota (11-4) faces:
#10 Ohio State (11-3)
#18 MSU (9-6)
@ Illinois (7-7)
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Michigan and Illinois are the only tests left this year. Illinois is better than their record
 
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OSU vs Minnesota will be helpful. That's a guaranteed loss for at least one of those teams.

I don't think there's a big difference between getting the #2 seed vs #3 seed for the B1G tournament. Getting the 4 is a much harder draw because you'll be staring down UCLA in the semifinal
 
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Hawkeye_Miguel said:
OSU vs Minnesota will be helpful. That's a guaranteed loss for at least one of those teams.

I don't think there's a big difference between getting the #2 seed vs #3 seed for the B1G tournament. Getting the 4 is a much harder draw because you'll be staring down UCLA in the semifinal
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Agree, must go all out for 2!
 
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The Big Z said:
Well we will be favored in all 4 games. OSU obviously has the toughest remaining schedule. They'll lose at least 2 more. MIchigan could lose 2 more but Minnesota looks to be the sleeper as they could end up winning the last 3 if they continue playing the way they've been playing.
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The Big Z said:
Well we will be favored in all 4 games. OSU obviously has the toughest remaining schedule. They'll lose at least 2 more. MIchigan could lose 2 more but Minnesota looks to be the sleeper as they could end up winning the last 3 if they continue playing the way they've been playing.
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I doubt we'll be favored vs Michigan on Saturday.....
 
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Michigan is 22-4 and we’re 20-5. And playing at home. They’re in 2nd and we’re in 3rd. At worst it will be a pick em game in my opinion.
 
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Iowa Vs Michigan will come down to you does better team strengths wise....Iowa has the dominant interior, Michigan very strong in the wings/backcourt.
 
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Destin Hawk said:
Iowa Vs Michigan will come down to you does better team strengths wise....Iowa has the dominant interior, Michigan very strong in the wings/backcourt.
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True. I doubt Michigan will play Ava person to person. I'm sure they'll have someone dig down on her. I'd imagine whoever is guarding Kylie will be dropping down a lot. That's what I'd do.
 
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Kceasthawk@77 said:
True. I doubt Michigan will play Ava person to person. I'm sure they'll have someone dig down on her. I'd imagine whoever is guarding Kylie will be dropping down a lot. That's what I'd do.
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I'd play the CC defense against South Carolina on Kylie. Sag all the way into the lane and dismissively wave your hand at her. If she happens to hit 4 or 5 shots then maybe think about coming out. But no earlier.
 
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Burghawk87 said:
I'd play the CC defense against South Carolina on Kylie. Sag all the way into the lane and dismissively wave your hand at her. If she happens to hit 4 or 5 shots then maybe think about coming out. But no earlier.
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Burghawk87 said:
I'd play the CC defense against South Carolina on Kylie. Sag all the way into the lane and dismissively wave your hand at her. If she happens to hit 4 or 5 shots then maybe think about coming out. But no earlier.
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Absolutely. That's why as a group we'll need to hit some threes.
 
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Burghawk87 said:
I'd play the CC defense against South Carolina on Kylie. Sag all the way into the lane and dismissively wave your hand at her. If she happens to hit 4 or 5 shots then maybe think about coming out. But no earlier.
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I would say that I feel like I have seen that a little bit over the past several games...minus the dismissive wave off.
 
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AFM22 said:
Iowa needs to win out for a chance at the 2. For sure need OSU to drop 1 to give some space.

A 2nd place finish would exceed my beginning of year expectations. I for sure thought they'd finish behind Ohio and Maryland. Didn't expect Michigan to have the year they're having.
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I am old fashioned as I want a regular season championship more than the Big Tourney title. I also like finishing high in the regular season standings more than getting to the semis of the tourney. A Big Tourney run to the title game is super exciting I admit.
 
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uihawk82 said:
I am old fashioned as I want a regular season championship more than the Big Tourney title. I also like finishing high in the regular season standings more than getting to the semis of the tourney. A Big Tourney run to the title game is super exciting I admit.
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I agree but UCLA has it pretty much all but locked up.
 
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AFM22 said:
Iowa needs to win out for a chance at the 2. For sure need OSU to drop 1 to give some space.

A 2nd place finish would exceed my beginning of year expectations. I for sure thought they'd finish behind Ohio and Maryland. Didn't expect Michigan to have the year they're having.
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OSU will lose at least 2 more games including tonight. I think Iowa ties Minnesota for 3rd at 14-4.
 
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I used Claude AI to create a BIG10 tourney bracket based on today's standings. Here was what I told it to do: "The women's basketball teams in the BIG10 Conference only have a few games left before their conference tournament. I'd like you to create a basketball bracket for the tournament based on the current standings. I've provided the blank bracket for this year."

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Conn53victor said:
I used Claude AI to create a BIG10 tourney bracket based on today's standings. Here was what I told it to do: "The women's basketball teams in the BIG10 Conference only have a few games left before their conference tournament. I'd like you to create a basketball bracket for the tournament based on the current standings. I've provided the blank bracket for this year."

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Here is a better way:
mred's Big 10 WBB Tournament Seeding Tiebreaker
 
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Conn53victor said:
I used Claude AI to create a BIG10 tourney bracket based on today's standings. Here was what I told it to do: "The women's basketball teams in the BIG10 Conference only have a few games left before their conference tournament. I'd like you to create a basketball bracket for the tournament based on the current standings. I've provided the blank bracket for this year."

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Like too many things AI, this is kind of a guess and not a very good one. Minnesota will be a 3 or 4 seed. Not OSU.
 
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