Lexington Regional
The Big Ten has seven teams in the Sweet 16, a record for one conference. Three of them will be in Kentucky. The regional champion advances to the Final Four on Dec. 19 and 21 in Seattle.
Friday's semifinals
Michigan State (23-11) vs. Penn State (30-2), 4 p.m. (ESPN3.com)
Ø MSU beat PSU on Sept. 27 in University Park.
Gophers (29-6) vs. Stanford (26-5), 6 p.m. (ESPN3.com)
Ø The Gophers are 0-4 all-time vs. the Cardinal.
Saturday's final
Semifinal winners, 3 p.m. (ESPNU)
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