Ella Ladine produced 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists to lead 12th-seeded Washington to a 79-65 victory over 13th-seeded Minnesota on Wednesday in the Big Ten tournament opener in Indianapolis.

Big Ten women's basketball tournament will begin on Wednesday in Indianapolis with a first-round game between Minnesota and Washington at 2:30 p.m. CT. ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Gophers a 59.

The Michigan women’s basketball team will spend spring break in Indianapolis, trying to keep its late-season surge going in the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines (20-9, 11-7) are the 5 seed and will open play on Thursday against either 12 seed Washington or 13 seed Minnesota.

The bracket is set for the Big Ten women’s basketball Tournament in Indianapolis. Michigan, which finished 11-7 in the Big Ten, is the 5 seed and will open on Thursday at approximately 2:30 p.m. ET against the winner of 12 seed Washington vs.

Indianapolis is the traditional home of the Big Ten women's basketball tournament, hosting the event 25 times between Hinkle Fieldhouse, the RCA Dome and Gainbridge Fieldhouse since the tournament launched in 1995.

Minnesota Golden Gophers (20-10, 8-10 Big Ten) vs. Washington Huskies (18-12, 9-9 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington plays in the Big Ten Tournament against Minnesota.

Minnesota Golden Gophers (20-10, 8-10 Big Ten) vs. Washington Huskies (18-12, 9-9 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington takes on Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament.

Washington runners added three more titles on the final day of the Big Ten Indoor Championships on Saturday in Indianapolis. Chloe Foerster won the women’s 800 meters in a meet-record time of 2 minutes,

The Washington Huskies earned their first Big Ten Tournament victory 79-65 over Minnesota behind 21 points from All-Big Ten honoree Elle Ladine.

ESPN had them as one of the last four teams in before conference tournament play kicked off — fell 79-65 to the Washington Huskies on Wednesday

A hit-and-run in Indianapolis led to a female pedestrian's death; the suspect remains at large. The incident occurred at East Washington and North Rural Streets. Police are seeking information.

Minnesota trailed by just two points at halftime but couldn’t stop Washington, much like in their Feb. 26 matchup.