Big Ten

Cultural  

1. A group of prominent midwestern universities known for high academic standards and keen athletic competition. Nine of the ten are state universities: the universities of Illinois (at Urbana), Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin (at Madison); Michigan State University; Ohio State University; Indiana University; and Purdue University. Northwestern University is the sole private school.

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Example Sentences

Chiles secured her second straight Big Ten Gymnast of the Week after posting a 39.575 all-around score in Utah.

From Los Angeles Times

USC dropped to 10-7 overall and 2-4 in the Big Ten and is 3-5 against ranked opponents this year.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a far cry from the group Musselman thought he’d have at this point in his second season at USC, with the bulk of the Big Ten schedule still ahead.

From Los Angeles Times

USC was missing key players but still managed to rebound from a tough Big Ten road trip, earning an 88-71 win over Maryland Tuesday at Galen Center.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s been a boon to his confidence, Cofie said, as USC’s three-big lineup has been a fixture since the start of the Big Ten slate.

From Los Angeles Times