With three weekends remaining in the regular season, Michigan and Minnesota are tied atop the Big Ten standings with 27 points apiece. The Wolverines and Gophers hold a two-point advantage over Michigan State and Penn State, which are tied for third place with 25 points each. The top two teams in the conference standings will receive a first-round bye at the Big Ten Tournament. Last season, Minnesota claimed the inaugural Big Ten Championship with 45 points, while Wisconsin finished second with 40 points.