Overview
- Washington's Elle Ladine led with 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists as the Huskies defeated Minnesota 79-65 in their Big Ten tournament debut.
- Minnesota, now on a three-game losing streak, faces uncertainty about its NCAA tournament prospects after the loss.
- Nebraska's Alexis Markowski recorded her 12th double-double of the season with 19 points and 10 rebounds in an 84-60 win over Rutgers.
- Iowa's Lucy Olsen scored 19 points to propel the Hawkeyes to an 81-54 victory over Wisconsin, marking their 31st consecutive win against the Badgers.
- All three teams advance to the second round, with Washington set to face Michigan, Nebraska playing Illinois, and Iowa matched up against Michigan State.