Big Ten

Cultural

A group of prominent midwestern universities known for high academic standards and keen athletic competition. Nine of the ten are state universities: the universities of Illinois (at Urbana), Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin (at Madison); Michigan State University; Ohio State University; Indiana University; and Purdue University. Northwestern University is the sole private school.

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“This is a regular season, we still have Big Ten championship, we have regionals, and we have NCAA,” Chiles said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Last year, when we came into the Big Ten, we really wanted to make a statement and I think we did just that,” McDonald said.

From Los Angeles Times

Jordan Chiles earned her eighth Big Ten Conference Gymnast of the Week award, a conference record for most in a season.

From Los Angeles Times

With the loss, USC drops to 17-11 overall and 9-8 in Big Ten play.

From Los Angeles Times

The USC men’s basketball team led by six with 70 seconds left, but the Trojans picked up a crushing loss to struggling Big Ten team Oregon Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

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