Big Ten hoops recap: Scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's action

Thursday was filled with plenty of exciting Big Ten men's basketball action.

Purdue started the night with a commanding 61-51 win over Rutgers. Minnesota followed that with an impressive 64-59 road win over Iowa.

Illinois closed out the night with a thrilling 64-52 victory over Michigan in overtime.

See all the scores from Thursday's games on our Big Ten scoreboard.

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Catch up on all the action with the links below.

MINNESOTA 64, IOWA 59: BOX | PBP | RECAP
Maurice Walker sank two free throws with 11 seconds left to help Minnesota beat Iowa 64-59 on Thursday night.

PURDUE 61, RUTGERS 51: BOX | PBP | RECAP
A.J. Hammons scored 17 points and Purdue held Rutgers to 33 percent shooting from the field in posting a 61-51 victory on Thursday night, sending the Scarlet Knights to their ninth straight loss.

ILLINOIS 64, MICHIGAN 52 (OT): BOX | PBP | RECAP
Kendrick Nunn scored 21 points and Illinois dominated in overtime Thursday to beat Michigan, 64-52.