Michigan players Greta Kampschroeder, from left, Syla Swords, Olivia Olson and Mila Holloway (3) celebrate after defeating Northwestern in an NCAA basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan won 60-54. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP

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Elle Ladine had 21 points, and No. 12 seed Washington beat No. 13 seed Minnesota 79-65 on Wednesday in its first Big Ten Tournament appearance.

Oregon’s run in the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament came to a screeching halt in the opening game Thursday. The No. 8 seed Ducks lost 78-62 to No. 9 seed Indiana, committing 18 turnovers and missing countless opportunities at the rim.

The second day of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament gets underway on Thursday, March 6 with four games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis that will set the stage for Friday’s quarterfinals.

The Big Ten women's basketball tournament tips off Wednesday and concludes Sunday afternoon. USC and UCLA are the favorites.