Forde Minutes: Parity at the top foreshadows thrilling stretch run as teams vie for seeding (Yahoo! Sports)

FIVE GAMES YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS MONTH

Truth be told, March 2 is the next really big day in college hoops. But there are still several must-watch games between now and then. Thad Matta. (Credit: AP)

Indiana at Ohio State (20), Feb. 10. Beyond the Big Ten race and national rankings and seeding implications, there is simple payback in play. Tom Crean hasn’t beaten Thad Matta in Columbus since coming to Indiana, and hasn’t come close. Average losing margin in four trips there: 21.8 points. This time the Hoosiers may actually be favored. Buckeyes already have taken down one Big Ten leader at home (Michigan last month) and will try to make it two.

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