Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eric McGill scored 14 points and Aaron Cook added 13 to lead Southern Illinois to a 79-69 win over Tulsa in the consolation game of the Las Vegas Invitational. Sean Lloyd had 11 points for the Salukis (3-3), who shot 57 percent from the field, including 11 of 18 from 3-point range.

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Myles Powell scored 19 points and Mike Nzei added 16 as Seton Hall earned its way into the Wooden Legacy Classic championship game with a 64-54 victory over Hawaii. Powell, who was coming off a career-best 40-point performance in a victory over Grand Canyon, was held to single digits until well into the second half.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No. 23 Ohio State pulled away in the second half to rout Cleveland State 89-62. Kaleb Wesson had 19 and six rebounds as the Buckeyes won their sixth straight game to start the season. Ohio State led by nine at the half but did not allow the Vikings to get any closer in the second half. Stefan Kenic led Cleveland State with 13 points.

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Kamar Baldwin scored 19 points while Butler hit several key free throws late to hold off Florida 61-54 in Friday's fifth-place game at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Paul Jorgensen added 16 points and three 3-pointers for the Bulldogs, who shot 50 percent after halftime and went ahead for good midway through the second half. Florida shot 29 percent and made just 1 of 12 3-pointers after halftime.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Iggy Brazdeikis scored 20 points and Jordan Poole added 14 to lead No. 9 Michigan to an easy 83-55 victory over Chattanooga. Isaiah Livers added 12 points for the Wolverines, all in the first half. Unbeaten Michigan has won each of its six games by at least 19 points.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Anthony Cowan scored 26 points, Bruno Fernando had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Maryland cruised past previously unbeaten Marshall 104-67. The undefeated Terrapins closed the first half with a 15-4 run, then scored the opening 13 points after intermission to take a 66-38 lead. Jannson Williams scored a career-high 24 for the Thundering Herd, averaged 93.5 points in their first four games.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Last year's Ohio State hero has to try to beat Michigan again in The Game. Backup quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. entered the game in the third quarter because an injury to starter J.T. Barrett. Haskins sparked a touchdown drive and an eventual 31-20 win over the Wolverines in Ann Arbor. Now the starter, Haskins will lead the No. 10 Buckeyes against No. 4 Michigan at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State enters the game in an unfamiliar position _ underdog.

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — No. 20 Northwestern is looking for its fourth consecutive win in its annual rivalry game with Illinois. While the Wildcats are headed for the Big Ten championship game and another bowl appearance, the Illini are finishing another disappointing season.

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