No. 1 Michigan State vs. No. 3 Michigan, 3:30 p.m., CBS

The Cornhuskers are moving on to the second round after a 34-point performance from senior James Palmer Jr., who played at WCAC power St. John’s. It was the first time since 2016 that they won their first game in the conference tournament. They’ll next play Maryland, who defeated them in the quarterfinals three years ago.

It took overtime, but the Illini are moving on. Trent Frazier and Ayo Dosunmu both hit three pointers in the extra frame to give Illinois a cushion and the Wildcats were unable to answer from long range. Giorgi Bezhanishvili scored a game-high 26 points and Andres Feliz had an 11-11 double-double for the Illini.

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