Competitive or not, losses are still losses. After falling in their first matchup of the Big Ten Tournament, the Hoosiers ...

Both teams bring an edge on the defensive side of the ball. In conference matchups this season, Michigan State and Oregon were among the leaders in blocks per game, averaging just over four a game.

No. 6 Michigan State basketball, on a seven-game win streak, opens Big Ten tournament play at noon Friday vs. Oregon, which has won eight in a row.