Big Ten title game live updates, score: Michigan, Purdue battle for the crown

The Boilermakers went on a bit of a run in the closing minutes, but Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau hit a tough runner at the halftime buzzer to tie the score.

It’s been close all the way through, with neither team leading by more than 5 so far. Nimari Burnett’s 8 points is leading Michigan, which is ahead 28-26 at the under-4 timeout.

This game has slowed to a grind as both defenses are locking it down. Something to monitor: Purdue big men Oscar Cluff and Trey Kaufman-Renn both have two fouls and are out of the game for the time being.

Michigan and Purdue are tied 17-17. 7:51 to go in the half.

Both teams have gone cold in the last few minutes. Michigan hasn’t scored in 3 ½ minutes and Purdue has taken the upper hand, 15-13, with 11:06 to go in the half.

There’s been plenty of offense to go around early. Michigan has hit 3 of 4 from 3-point range to take the early 13-11 lead.

The ball is tipped and the Big Ten title game is underway in Chicago. It’s the last game in all of college basketball before the NCAA tournament selection show.

According to the bracketologists, this game doesn’t mean much. Michigan is a lock for a 1 seed in the NCAA tournament and Purdue appears safe as a 2 seed regardless of today’s outcome.

Beyond that, it’s all about Big Ten bragging rights.

We’re about 30 minutes away from tip-off in the Big Ten tournament championship between Michigan and Purdue.

No. 1 seed Michigan will face No. 7 Purdue for the conference tourney crown Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

Oscar Cluff was the closer for Purdue. He finishes with a team-high 17 points and 14 rebounds. Fletcher Loyer added 14 points.

Purdue advances to the Big Ten championship game agianst Michigan.

Oscar Cluff has had a few huge offensive rebounds and buckets down the stretch to help the Boilermakers pull ahead. He’s up to 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Purdue leads 70-64 with 43 seconds to play.

UCLA briefly tied the score but Purdue rips off a quick 4 points to retake control. This looks headed for a fun finish.

Purdue 66, UCLA 62 | 2:40 to play

Just like that, UCLA goes on a 6-0 run to cut Purdue’s lead to 58-54 with 6:43 to play.

This is a scrappy effort by the Bruins, led by 12 points from Xavier Booker.

It remains a 10-point Boilermakers lead as UCLA can’t close the gap but also remains within reach.

Purdue 50, UCLA 50 | 7:53 to play

The Boilermakers are maintaining a comfortable lead, 53-43 with 11:00 to play.

Can a shorthanded UCLA team rally?

Fletcher Loyer is up to 14 points (4-of-8 from 3-point range) and his Boilermakers have pushed the lead to 48-36 at the first timeout of the 2nd half.

The second half is underway in Chicago. Donovan Dent is on the bench for the Bruins but not expected to return.

Fletcher Loyer and Trey Kaufman-Renn each have 8 points to lead Purdue.

Eric Dailey Jr. leads UCLA with 7 points.