2021 Big Ten Conference women's basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know and more

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The 2021 Big Ten Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

The conference tournament starts March 9 and runs through March 13. Thirteen teams made the tournament with the top four teams getting a double-bye.

Each game will be played at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. A limited number of fans will be allowed at the games. Face masks and face coverings are mandatory.

Maryland received the automatic bid.

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MARCH 9 – OPENING ROUND

(12) Illinois def. (13) Wisconsin, 67-42

MARCH 10 – FIRST ROUND

(8) Nebraska def. (9) Minnesota, 72-61

(5) Northwestern def. (12) Illinois, 67-42

(7) Michigan State def. (10) Penn State, 75-66

(6) Iowa def. (11) Purdue, 83-72

MARCH 11 – QUARTERFINALS

(1) Maryland def. (8) Nebraska, 83-73

(5) Northwestern def. (4) Michigan, 65-49

(7) Michigan State def. (2) Indiana, 69-61

(6) Iowa def. (3) Rutgers, 73-62

MARCH 12 – SEMIFINALS

(1) Maryland def. (5) Northwestern, 85-52

(6) Iowa def. (7) Michigan State, 87-72

MARCH 13 – CHAMPIONSHIP

(1) Maryland def. (6) Iowa, 104-84

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5 PLAYERS TO KNOW

Naz Hillmon, Michigan: Hillmon was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and was one of two players in the conference to finish the regular season with a double-double. She averaged 25 points and 11.3 rebounds per game this season.

Ashley Owusu, Maryland: Owusu was one of Maryland’s top players this season, pushing the Terrapins to a top seed in the conference tournament. She averaged 18.7 points and 5.8 assists in the regular season.

Mackenzie Holmes, Indiana: Holmes poses a huge threat for other teams in the tournament. She shoots 60% from the field – one of the more efficient shooters in the conference. She is averaging 18.1 points per game this season.

Arella Guirantes, Rutgers: Rutgers was a surprising team this season. Guirantes was a main part of their success. The redshirt senior averaged 20.8 points per game in the regular season.

Veronica Burton, Northwestern: Burton will try to push Northwestern deep into the Big Ten tourney. She is averaging 16.7 points per game this season.