1. Wisconsin (14-3, 3-1 Big Ten)
The Badgers made it look easy after bouncing back from a 66-55 loss at Purdue to demolish Ohio State by 23 at home Thursday.
2. Purdue (14-4, 3-2)
3. Maryland (15-2, 3-1)
4. Michigan State (12-6, 4-1)
The Spartans had Miles Bridges back healthy and playing well in their 18-point blowout of the Gophers in East Lansing.
5. Gophers (15-3, 3-2)
6. Northwestern (14-4, 3-2)
7. Indiana (11-6, 1-3)
The Hoosiers have arguably the Big Ten's most talented team, so the pressure is on coach Tom Crean to figure out what's wrong.
8. Illinois (12-5, 2-2)
9. Nebraska (9-7, 3-1)
10. Iowa (11-7, 3-2)
The Hawkeyes showed their young talent and toughness beating Purdue at home Thursday behind Peter Jok's 29 points.
11. Michigan (11-6, 1-3)
12. Penn State (10-7, 2-2)
13. Ohio State (10-7, 0-4)
The Buckeyes are off to their worst Big Ten start under coach Thad Matta, dropping to 0-4 in the conference for the first time since 1997-98.
14. Rutgers (11-7, 0-5)
The senior and freshman teamed up to create one of the highlights of the women’s hockey season.
