With Michigan State's victory over Ohio State Saturday afternoon, Big Ten Tournament seeding scenarios are clear for Northwestern heading into the final day of the college basketball regular season Sunday:
- Northwestern clinches the 9-seed with a win over Nebraska.
- If Nebraska beats Northwestern...
... And Illinois beats Penn State, Northwestern gets the 10 seed. Nebraska gets the 9 seed. Illinois gets the 11 seed. Penn State gets the 12 seed.
... And Penn State beats Illinois, Northwestern gets the 11 seed.