Indiana hosts Michigan State on Wednesday with the Big Ten regular-season title and conference tournament’s top seed at stake. A Hoosiers win guarantees at least a share of their 20th league title; Michigan State needs a win to keep alive its chance to share the championship.

By the Numbers
  • Indiana: 13-1-3 overall, 6-1-2 in Big Ten play.
  • Michigan State: 10-3-3 overall, 5-2-2 in Big Ten play.
  • Indiana has won 19 Big Ten regular-season titles and leads the all-time series with Michigan State, 45-15.
  • The Hoosiers are 10-0-1 at home and unbeaten (3-0-1) against ranked teams this season.
Yes, But

Michigan State remains a dangerous opponent, with a top-10 ranking and forward Andrew Darakdjian among the Big Ten’s leading scorers. But the Spartans are coming off a 4-1 loss to Rutgers, while Indiana has not lost to them at home since 2014.

State of Play
  • Indiana and Washington are tied atop the conference standings; Michigan State is three points back.
  • Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET Wednesday at Bill Armstrong Stadium, with the game airing on Big Ten Network.
What's Next

A win secures Indiana at least a share of the regular-season crown and the tournament’s No. 1 seed. Michigan State needs a victory to preserve a chance at a shared title, which also requires losses by both Indiana and Washington.

Bottom Line

Indiana controls its path to the Big Ten title: beat Michigan State, and the Hoosiers claim at least a share of the crown and the conference tournament’s top seed.