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The Big Ten men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are underway in Indianapolis in advance of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starting here next week.
The women’s NCAA tournament will be in San Antonio.
On Thursday, the Michigan State defeated No. 9 Indiana University, ousting it from the tournament in a year when the Hoosiers had hopes of advancing to the championship game.
Indiana (18-5) had a nine-game win streak snapped, but is still assured of an NCAA Tournament berth.
The Spartans (15-7), who enhanced their bid for an NCAA Tournament berth win the win, advanced to face Iowa in Friday’s semifinals.
Here are some scenes from Thursday’s action:
Fans take in Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans take in Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
A fan takes in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans socially distanced and wore masks throughout the Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans take in Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Staff members clean the court at halftime of a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
A staff member cleans the backboard at halftime of a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb takes in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Fans take in Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb takes in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb takes in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Indiana and Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana battled Michigan State in a Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana players celebrate a three-pointer in Big Ten women's basketball tournament quarterfinal game against Michigan State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 11, 2020. Michigan State won the game, 69-61. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
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