LEAGUE REFRESHER
Conference play in the Big Ten begins in eight days. With that in mind, here's a rundown on the early part of the season:
• Overall record of 113-30 (.790).
• Six teams with 10 or more victories.
• Six teams ranked in the AP Top 25. Indiana held the No. 1 spot until its loss to Butler last weekend.
• One undefeated team: Michigan. The Wolverines have the second-best start in program history.
• Before losing to Missouri on Saturday, Illinois was off to its best unbeaten start since 2005-06, when the Illini opened the year 15-0.
• Four players have scored 30 or more points in a game: the Gophers' Andre Hollins (41), Illinois' Brandon Paul (35), Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas (31) and Iowa's Roy Devyn Marble (30).
2012-13 STANDINGS
Michigan
Rank: 2
Record: 12-0
Illinois
Rank: 10
Record: 12-1
Gophers
Rank: 13
Record: 12-1
Indiana
Rank: 6
Record: 11-1
Michigan State
Rank: 20
Record: 11-2
Iowa
Rank: NR
Record: 11-2
Ohio State
Rank: 7
Record: 9-2
Nebraska
Rank: NR
Record: 8-3
Northwestern
Rank: NR
Record: 8-4
Wisconsin
Rank: NR
Record: 8-4
Penn State
Rank: NR
Record: 6-4
Purdue
Rank:NR
Record: 5-6