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