Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes slide in Week 11 Big Ten power rankings

PISCATAWAY, NJ - JANUARY 09: Head coach Chris Holtmann of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts during the second half a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Athletic Center on January 9, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Ohio State 64-61. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

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MADISON, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 19: Ethan Happ #22 of the Wisconsin Badgers attempts a shot while being guarded by Jon Teske #15 of the Michigan Wolverines in the second half at the Kohl Center on January 19, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

The Purdue Boilermakers had a tough non-conference but have obviously put those problems behind them as they have raced to a 5-2 record in conference play. Purdue added two more wins at home in week 11 starting with a blow out victory over Rutgers and then another against rival Indiana, winning comfortably as well.

The secret for the Boilermaker’s recent success has been Big Ten Player of the Year candidate Carsen Edwards who averages 24.6 points per game. Purdue hopes to stay on the right track in week 12 against Ohio State and Michigan State.

Wisconsin had a very daunting schedule in week 11 as they first played No. 19 Maryland very tough on the road but falling by four in the end. But the next game on Saturday made up for that loss and the Badgers are now the only team that can say they beat the Michigan Wolverines during the 2018-2019 season.

It was yet another huge game for Ethan Happ as the big man scored 26 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 7 assists. Wisconsin has a relatively easy week ahead of them and should get victories over both Northwestern and Illinois.

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