Jan. 26--1. Wisconsin (18-2, 6-1; 1): Frank Kaminsky scored 22 points, including eight in overtime, to hold off Michigan. Up next: Saturday at Iowa.
2. Maryland (18-3, 6-2; 2):Should Maryland have needed a last-second tip-in to beat Northwestern? No. But count it as a win. Up next: Thursday at Ohio State.
3. Indiana (15-5; 5-2; 3): Yes, even after a loss to the Buckeyes, the Hoosiers stay in third with an overall better resume. Up next: Wednesday at Purdue.
4. Ohio State (16-5, 5-3; 6): Freshman D'Angelo Russell scored 22 points with 10 assists to beat Indiana. Up next: Thursday vs. Maryland.
5. Michigan State (13-7, 4-3; 5): The Spartans turned the ball over and missed free throws, which cost them at Nebraska. Up next: Tuesday at Rutgers.
6. Iowa (13-7, 4-3; 4):The Hawkeyes struggled with two road losses this week, including one to Purdue mostly without Aaron White. Up next: Saturday vs. Wisconsin.
7. Michigan (12-8, 5-3; 8): The Wolverines took Wisconsin to the brink, providing a glimpse of hope for competition against lesser opponents coming up. Up next: Tuesday vs. Nebraska.
8. Purdue (12-8, 4-3; 7): The Boilermakers average 38.2 rebounds per game, yet they can't put back-to-back wins together. Up next: Wednesday vs. Indiana.
9. Nebraska (12-7, 4-3; 9): A turnaround in the works? The Cornhuskers have won four of the last five. Up next: Tuesday at Michigan.
10. Illinois (13-8, 3-5; 10): The Illini are shooting a Big Ten-worst 38.8 percent in conference play. Up next: Saturday vs. Penn State.
11. Minnesota (13-8, 2-6; 11): Gophers big man Mo Walker recorded his second double-double of the season with 12 points, 13 rebounds against Illinois. Up next: Wednesday at Penn State.
12. Rutgers (10-11, 2-6; 12): The Scarlet Knights have lost four straight since that upset against Wisconsin. Up next: Tuesday vs. Michigan State.
13. Northwestern (10-10, 1-6; 13): The Wildcats can't catch a break. The last four losses have been by an average of 2.5 points. Up next: Saturday vs. Purdue.
14. Penn State (13-7, 1-6; 14): The Nittany Lions finally won their first Big Ten game, beating Rutgers at home. Up next: Wednesday vs. Minnesota.
Records (through Monday), last week's ranking in parentheses.
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