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Michigan cements itself as No. 1 overall seed

Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Summary: Michigan solidifies its top seed status after defeating Purdue, while Nebraska drops to a No. 4 seed.
WHO: Michigan Wolverines, Purdue Boilermakers, Duke Blue Devils
WHAT: NCAA Tournament Bracketology update
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:48 AM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: Impact of Big Ten battles on NCAA Tournament seeding
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