But things didn't quite work out the way they'd hoped. Minnesota had a streaky Big Ten season and finished in sixth place. Penn State holds the top spot, with surprise finishers Wisconsin in second. The Lions walked a thin line to the championship, narrowly beating Minnesota 3-2 in overtime a month ago. The third-seeded Hoosiers won the tournament in 1994, and Kelley knows this year's championship will be a fracas.
Every team has a shot at winning it.
Indiana takes its first shot Friday against Minnesota in what promises to be a hard-fought game. The Gophers beat the Hoosiers 1-0 in their only meeting of the season. We just had a hard time putting the ball in the back of the net. Differing interpretations aside, both sides agree that they have formidable opponents this weekend. The Gophers will be especially tough, coming off a stretch of six consecutive wins, while Indiana has struggled of late.