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Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is Hot

44th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach winner circle with winner Alexander Rossi and Fire Hawk. (All Photos by William Jaye Johnson / fi360 News)

Long Beach, Ca – Sunday main event was hotter than the tires sticking to the streets of Long Beach Grand Prix as the cars came out of the hairpins turns. This weekend was one of the largest crowds in years over the three days.

Taking the IndyCar flag was Alexander Rossi for his third career win on this fast track. His Honda car was able to stand out among the rest allowing for champagne celebration.

Rossi led 71 of 85 laps on this Grand Prix street course for his first victory of the year.

“The crowds here, and just the whole atmosphere is so welcoming,” said Rossi “This is one I’ll definitely remember for a long time for a lot of different reasons.”

James Hinchcliffe the defending champion finished in ninth.

The city of Long Beach is still smiling after this three day event estimated that guest spent more the $16 million around Long Beach and at the race it self.

Next week the tour will travel to Alabama on April 22.

 

 

USC drops it in the seventh

NCAA Baseball 2018: Washington vs USC at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)
NCAA Baseball 2018: Stephen Dubb hits base hit during the Washington vs USC at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, CA.    (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

Los Angeles, CA – USC trailed 3-2 in the seventh with bases loaded when University of Washington designated hitter Joe Wainhouse drilled a double to center field.

The RBI-double by Wainhouse scored two runs to extend the Huskies lead and ultimately give Washington a 5-2 victory over the USC baseball team at Dedeaux field on Friday.

Washington’s starting pitcher Joe Demars held the Trojans to two runs on six hits while striking out six in seven innings of work. The Huskies even the series with the Trojans.

NCAA Baseball 2018: Washington vs USC at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

The Trojans’ offense got off to an early start, scoring two runs on Dillion Paulson’s RBI-double in the first inning. Washington responded in the second inning.

Joe Wainhouse hit a line drive over the third baseman’s head for a single. Nick Khale singled to left field and Cristian Jones walked to load the bases for the Huskies. USC starting pitcher Soloman Bates struck out Ben Baird but Braiden Ward’s single knocked in Wainhouse.

Noah Hsue dropped a sacrifice bunt to score Kahle. Bates struck out Mason Cerrillo to get out of the inning after the Huskies evened the score, 2-2.

NCAA Baseball 2018: Chase Bushor avoiding contact at second base during the Washington vs USC at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

Stephen Dubb laced a line drive single to left field and Blake Sabol singled to right field but Angelo Armenta struck out to end the scoring threat for USC in the sixth inning.

USC falls to 13-10 overall and 3-5 in Pac-12 play with game No. 3 of the series slated for Saturday at 2 p.m.

NCAA Baseball 2018: Washington vs USC at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

Crossroads Roadrunners win Div II State crown

Crossroads’ Shareef O’Neal (11) playing tight defense against against Alameda in the CIF State Division II boys basketball championship game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, March 23, 2018. (Photo by Jerry Kelly / fi360 News)
Crossroads’ Shareef O’Neal (11) and teammates celebrate victory against against Alameda in the CIF State Division II boys basketball championship game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, March 23, 2018. (Photo by Jerry Kelly / fi360 News)

Sacramento, Ca – When the lights are bright prime time players know how to find the spot light. The California State Boys Basketball Championships was the stage this weekend at the Golden 1 Center.

Crossroads’ Shareef O’Neal had a monster game with 29 points, pulling down 17 rebounds and 5 blocked shots in 59-53 victory over Alameda on Friday March 23, 2018.

It took a team effort and some missed free throws by Alameda to give Crossroads their first state title since 1997.

Alameda Sam Wettergren (23) going up for layup against Crossroads in the CIF State Division II boys basketball championship game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, March 23, 2018. (Photo by Jerry Kelly / fi360 News)

Alameda started out the game fast and took the earlier lead in the first quarter, but once Crossroads settled down the game was full of excitement.

“These guys found a rhythm,” said Crossroads coach Anthony Davis, “We knew our defense would lead us.”

Once the fourth and final quarter began Crossroads held 44-40 lead over Alameda.

Crossroads’ Miles Ceballos (4) playing defense against Alameda in the CIF State Division II boys basketball championship game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, March 23, 2018. (Photo by Jerry Kelly / fi360 News)

What could have been will forever be on Alameda’s players and coaches minds after only shooting  48% from the free throw line.

“The difference in these close games, is who makes free throws and who doesn’t,” said Alameda coach Cameron Quick.

They really had no answer for O’Neal who dominated with his height in tight match up. They fans saw countless dunks and blocks for a highlight reel.

“A good thing about us is we always get calm when the game gets close,” said O’Neal, “Sometimes it’s not like how we planned it. But winning this is all that matters.”

Final Records: Crossroads (25-9) / Alameda (28-6)

Josef Martinez voted Alcatel MLS Player of the Week

ATLANTA (March 20, 2018) – Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez was voted the Alcatel Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for Week 3 following his three-goal performance in Atlanta’s 4-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Mercedes Benz-Stadium on March 17.

 

The 24-year-old Venezuelan forward now has 23 goals in 23 MLS regular season games played and has scored four hat tricks, one away from the current all-time MLS record of five. Atlanta sits third in the Eastern Conference standings with six points (2-1-0 record), while Martinez leads the league with four goals scored this season.

 

Martinez scored the game’s opening goal with a penalty kick to the right corner in the 15th minute for an early 1-0 Atlanta advantage (Watch Goal). After a Vancouver own goal, Martinez extended the lead to 3-0 in the 60th minute, running onto a ball from Miguel Almirón and past Vancouver defenders before firing a right-footed shot into the net (Watch Goal). Martinez then completed his hat trick in the 88th minute when 17-year-old Homegrown midfielder Andrew Carleton sent a beautiful cross into the box and Martinez elevated to finish with a powerful header past goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic (Watch Goal).

 

Martinez won Player of the Week twice in 2017 and was also the only player to win MLS Player of the Month two times. He scored 19 goals in just 20 appearances in his debut season and was a finalist for MLS Newcomer of the Year.

 

Atlanta United returns to action Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. EST at Minnesota United. The match will be televised on FOX Sports South.

 

 

ABOUT ATLANTA UNITED

Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and became just the fourth expansion team in league history to qualify for MLS Cup Playoffs. The club set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-game attendance (71,874), single-season average (48,200) and total home attendance (819,404). Owned by one of the city’s most influential businessmen and philanthropists, Arthur M. Blank, and led by club President Darren Eales, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.

USC exits the NIT in the second round after loss to Western Kentucky

March 19, 2018 Los Angeles, CA Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Darius Thompson (15) being guarded by USC Trojans guard Jordan McLaughlin (11) during the Western Kentucky vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 19, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)
March 19, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Justin Johnson (23) playing strong defense on USC Trojans forward Victor Uyaelunmo (34) during the Western Kentucky vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 19, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Los Angeles, Ca – With a two-point deficit in the fourth quarter, USC freshman Jordan Usher missed a three-pointer with 24 seconds left and the Trojans failed to give a foul as timed ticked off the clock.

 

Western Kentucky forward Dwight Coleby’s dunk with 11 seconds remaining sealed the 79-75 win over USC in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament on Monday night at the Galen Center.

 

“When you’re down two with 20 seconds left, we should have fouled,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. “That was a mistake on our part.”

 

March 19, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers forward Marek Nelson (14) dunking during the Western Kentucky vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 19, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Western Kentucky made its first 15 free throws and finished making 16 of 17 from the charity stripe while USC only made 8 of 19 from the free throw line. Enfield said that was a big difference in the game.

 

“We were terrible (shooting free throws),” Enfield said. “If you don’t make free throws, that’s not good enough for anybody.”

 

USC led 28-13 after the first quarter with Elijah Stewart scoring 10 points. Jordan McLaughlin’s three-pointer tied it at 38 with just under two minutes left in the second quarter.

 

March 19, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
USC Trojans great Robert Woods and AD Lynn Swann during the Western Kentucky vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 19, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Western Kentucky took a 40-39 halftime lead while shooting 60 percent in the first half. WKU coach Rick Stansbury said they never let USC separate too much from them.

 

“We just kind of hung around enough to keep it close,” Stansbury said. “They did a really good job keeping the ball out of the paint for us.”

 

USC forward Chimezie Metu cheered from the sidelines. Enfield said Metu was not allowed to sit on the bench per USC rules.

 

“The decision was made by the administration,” Enfield said. “The policy is that if you’re not playing, to not sit on the bench because he was eligible and he wasn’t injured.

 

USC reached 24 wins for the seventh time in school history. The Trojans will be without seniors McLaughlin and Stewart, who left their final game with their heads held high.

 

“It’s tough, it hasn’t hit me yet,” McLaughlin said. “We had a good run. The last four years have been amazing. I’m glad I chose this program and I wish them the best of luck in the future.”

March 19, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers guard Lamonte Bearden (1)during the Western Kentucky vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 19, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

 

The five stripes and those who wish they were

Atlanta, GA – Redeeming himself, in the 88th minute Andrew Carleton again found himself in the top right corner of the goal box and played a bending cross to the far post. Martinez seemed to be waiting suspended in mid-air when he drove a header back behind recovering goalkeeper Stefan Marinović to seal his hat trick and finish off the game at 4-1 Atlanta over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

“I’m just trying to ratify the performance and keep getting better,” said Martinez, “If he’s giving me assists, I’m happy for him(Carleton).”

During stoppage time, however, Atlanta United right back Franco Escobar suffered a collision with goalkeeper Brad Guzan and required carting off due to a blow to the head.

“Overall, it was great (and) obviously the red card changes the game,” said Guzan, “In these moments, we still need to be better in terms of closing out games and being smarter in certain situations.”

With a comfortable score and about 15 minutes of regular time remaining, 17-year-old homegrown Carleton subbed on for Atlanta in exchange for Villalba. Carleton became involved on both ends of the pitch and generally made smart runs in the offensive area.

Josef Martínez No 7 (Courtesy Photo)

In the 58th minute, Atlanta worked the ball into a dangerous area. Tito Villalba played the ball from the top of the 18-yard-box to Gressel in an open right third of the box. Gressel then played a cross through the 6-yard-box, which was run into by the Whitecaps Aaron Maund for an own goal to make the score 2-0 in favor of Atlanta.

While the severity of the injury remains unknown, the delay did not spoil the festivities for home fans. Indeed there was much to celebrate. The final goal marked homegrown Carleton’s first professional assist.

In just the 23rd MLS match of his Atlanta United career, Josef Martinez completed his fourth hat trick, making him second all-time in the MLS regular season, needing one more to match record-holders Stern John and Diego Cerna with five.

As Man of the Match, Martinez ceremonially drove in the golden spike in front of the home supporters, as if it were the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow of celebration across the seats of Mercedes Benz Stadium.

For most on St. Patrick’s Day, there are two types of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were. In this case, Atlanta fans commemorated the holiday reminding the rest of MLS there are two types of people, the Five Stripes and those who wish they were.

USC survives double-overtime in first round of NIT

March 13, 2018 Los Angeles, CA USC Trojans guard Derryck Thornton (5) during the UNC Asheville vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 13, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)
March 13, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
USC Trojans guard Jonah Mathews (2) shooting a jumper during the UNC Asheville vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 13, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Los Angeles, CA – Time ticked of the clock as USC senior guard Jordan McLaughlin dribbled down the court, stopped and nailed a three-pointer to send the game into double overtime.

The No.1 seeded USC basketball team scored 18 points in the second overtime to defeat UNC Asheville, 103-98, in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on Tuesday night at the Galen Center.

USC had trouble at the free throw line, shooting 52 percent, but senior guard Jordan McLaughlin made two key free throws to tie it at 70 with 25 seconds left in regulation. McLaughlin led the Trojans with 26 points and 13 assists.

“We were just trying to keep the game in our hands,” McLaughlin said.” Once that overtime came, we kicked it up a notch because we know what it takes to win.”

March 13, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
North Carolina-Asheville Bulldogs guard Macio Teague (25) during the UNC Asheville vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 13, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

McLaughlin drilled a jumper over MaCio Teague with 29 seconds left in double overtime. After Teague mises a jumper, Elijah Stewart picked up the loose ball and went the length of the floor for the layup and foul. Stewarts’ three-point play gave the Trojans a four-point lead with 7 seconds left in double overtime.

“The seniors stepped up,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. “It was fun to watch. It was an entertaining game but we have to play better. We are a little small right now without Chimezie Metu and Bennie Boatwright.”

Metu opted to sit out the game to avoid potential injury. Enfield released a statement before tonight’s game.

March 13, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
USC Trojans guard Elijah Stewart (30) shooting a jumper during the UNC Asheville vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 13, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

“Chimezie Metu has made a personal decision not to participate in the NIT as a precautionary measure to eliminate the risk of injury leading up to the NBA draft.”

USC forward Nick Rakocevic stepped up in Metu’s absence and scored 24 points with 19 rebounds. Stewart added 22 point. The back-and-forth action led to eight ties and 15 lead changes.

March 13, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
USC Trojans guard Shaqquan Aaron (0) going up for a shot during the UNC Asheville vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 13, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

With the win, the Trojans advance to the second round of the NIT and will host Western Kentucky on Monday March 19, at 8:30pm PST.

 

USC solo home run over the right-field wall is enough

USC at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)
NCAA Baseball 2018: Dodger Stadium College Baseball Classic UCLA vs USC at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

Los Angeles, CA – USC junior Lars Nootbaar’s game-winning solo home run over the right-field wall in the bottom of the eighth inning helped the Trojans beat the No. 11 UCLA baseball team, 3-2, on Sunday at the Dodger Stadium College baseball Classic.

“I was just looking for my pitch,” Nootbar, who went 2-for-4 with his second homer of the season, said. “It ended being a slider up that I saw pretty well and decided to take a pass at it.”

Pitcher Connor Lunn entered the top of the eighth inning and got a huge strike out while stranding two runners. Lunn picked up the win after again stranding two UCLA runners in the ninth inning to close out the game.

“This was a big win for us over a good team and our crosstown rival,” USC coach Dan Hubbs said. “It’s also a great RPI boost for us.”

NCAA Baseball 2018: Dodger Stadium College Baseball Classic UCLA vs USC at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

UCLA starting pitcher Jon Olson left the game in the first inning after being hit in the head with a line drive. Olson under his own power with a rag covering his bloody face.

“It’s a pretty scary situation when you see a line drive like that,” UCLA coach John Savage said. “It’s probably one of the worst I’ve seen in my career.”

Freshman pitcher Zach Pettway came into the game when Olson left and retired the first 10 batters while striking out six. Pettway had a 0.95 ERA heading into Sunday’s game.

NCAA Baseball 2018: Dodger Stadium College Baseball Classic UCLA vs USC at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

The Bruins got on the board first in the third inning when Ryan Kreidler led off with a walk. Jeremey Ydens’ sacrifice fly to right field scored Kreidler. USC tied it, 1-1, in the fourth inning on Dillon Paulson’s solo home run to right field .

UCLA (9-4) loaded the bases in the fifth inning before Michael Toglia drew a walk to score Kreilder. The Trojans responded in the seventh inning when Blake Sabol hit a triple to right field and came around to score on a fielder’s choice to tie it, 2-2.

Hubbs said he think it’s great for college baseball in Southern California and great for amateur baseball, to see the competition here and have around 10,000 people come and watch the game.

NCAA Baseball 2018: Dodger Stadium College Baseball Classic UCLA vs USC at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

“Anything we can do to promote that is great,” Hubbs said. “And for these kids to get an opportunity to play in a major league stadium, especially most of our roster and most of UCLA’s roster is Southern California kids who grew up rooting for the Angels or the Dodgers, I think there’s nothing like it.”

NCAA Baseball 2018: Dodger Stadium College Baseball Classic UCLA vs USC at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Rick Gurrola / fi360 News)

 

UCLA keeps it hopes alive after defeating USC

March 3, 2018 Los Angeles, CA UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) making a pass up court during the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 3, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)
March 3, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) with the floater during the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 3, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Los Angeles, Ca – There was a lot on the line and both teams played like it. USC had lead majority of the game but UCLA stormed back to defeat their crosstown rival 83-72.

UCLA guard Aaron Holiday was on a mission to ensure the Bruins got the victory. He scored 34 points with 7 assist to lead the Bruins.

“Holiday has been giving us effort all year long,” said UCLA coach Steve Alford, “Just with the pressure and magnitude of the game, speaks volumes to just how special a player he is.”

March 3, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4) going for a dunk during the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 3, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

USC and UCLA are both on the bubble of qualifying for the NCAA tournament and the winner of Saturday nights game would almost have their spot guaranteed in the tournament.

UCLA shot 48% from the 3-point line and it proved to be the difference.

March 3, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) going behind the back during the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 3, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

Kris Wilkes was able to play a solid game to complement Holiday performance with 22 points of his on.

USC seemed to have gained all the momentum when Shaqquan Aaron slammed down a dunk to put the Trojans up 8 points.

A Thomas Welsh 3-point basket would ignite UCLA’s comeback to cut USC’s lead 56-52.

A couple of baskets later and Los Angeles native Aaron Holiday tied the game on a layup 60-60.

March 3, 2018 Los Angeles, CA
UCLA Bruins guard Prince Ali (23) driving the lane during the UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans at Galen Center on March 3, 2018. (Photo by Jevone Moore)

“It was a battle to get this win and get another road win,” said Alford, “When we hold them to five and we make 13, those are the types of numbers we’re looking for.”

Jordan Mclaughlin made a couple of baskets but Holiday and UCLA had answers and they took the lead with 8:14 left in the 2nd half on a layup by Chris Smith.

UCLA would not give up the lead from there. Holiday canned a 3-point shot to give UCLA a 65-61 lead.

Now both teams will move on to the PAC-12 Tournament in Las Vegas with an automatic bid to the field of 64 for the victor.

B1G Friday at the Fieldhouse was on fire with Maryland

March 2, 2018 Maryland Kaila Charles rising above four Hosiers in the Third Round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday March 2, 2018 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News
March 2, 2018
Megan Gustafson dropped 48 points in the Third Round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday March 2, 2018 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Fieldhouse was on fire with four games in third round of the Women’s tournament. No upsets but some great hoops for the fans in attendance in Indy.

Despite dropping 48 points for Iowa Megan Gutafson came up just short in 90-89 game with Minnesota. Gutafson now holds the Hawkeyes’ and Big Ten Tournament record after her performance.

“I was able to really work on my feet and just get in good position, which helped a lot,” said Gutafson, “I knew this was going to be a big game.”

March 2, 2018
Minnesota Carlie Wagner makes her way in the paint in the Third Round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday March 2, 2018 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News

Minnesota two headed monster was lead by Carlie Wagner and Kenisha Bell combined for 53 points. Bell also had 9 assist, 2 steals to go with her 26 points.

“I think we just had to pick up the intensity on defense at the last 10 seconds,” said Bell, “We work on final-shot situations, and that’s one of the things we do in practice where we have to play defense the last 30 seconds or the last 10 seconds, and this is where it came to play.

March 2, 2018
Minnesota Kenisha Bell eyeing the basket in the Third Round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday March 2, 2018 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News

Iowa hand one last shot for an upset when Amanda Ollinger’s missed her only 3-point shot of the game as time ran out.

Maryland 67 – Indiana 54

March 2, 2018
Maryland Kaila Charles pulls up at free throw line in the Third Round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday March 2, 2018 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News

Maryland defense stepped to allow for them to advance to the Saturday semifinals. The final minute Indiana was held scoreless to ensure the victory 67-54.

Kaila Charles lead all players with 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assist and 2 steals for a complete game.

” I think it’s definitely my teammates finding me when I’m open,” said Charles, “we started getting to the baskets and getting shots, and it started opening up for us at the rim.”

March 2, 2018
Minnesota Channise Lewis in the paint being guarded by Tyra Buss in the Third Round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday March 2, 2018 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News

This game could have gone either way until one team put their foot down and took a stance which started on defense.

Indiana had a strong performance by Amanda Cahill 17 points, and 5 rebounds to lead her team. Cahill had tough day from three only shooting 1-7 from behind the arc.

“we just had some breakdowns and didn’t make plays down the stretch,” said Cahill,  “We just kept trying to encourage each other and say that we could do it.”

March 2, 2018
Indiana Tyra Buss in the Third Round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday March 2, 2018 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Andre Hollis / fi360 News

Now No 2 Maryland will face No 3 Nebraska with one game left to reach the finals.

Other Scores

No. 1 Ohio State 82, No. 9 Rutgers 57

No. 3 Nebraska 61, No. 6 Michigan 54