WISCONSIN MEN'S BASKETBALL What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's opponent, Northwestern Michael McCleary Jan 12, 2024 Jan 12, 2024 Updated Jan 13, 2024 × The Badgers closed out a key road game to remain the only team in the Big Ten without a conference loss. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team is scheduled to return home after a marquee Big Ten road win.kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m(:D4@?D:? W`a\b[ c\_ q:8 %6?X[ E96 @?=J E62> :? E96 q:8 %6? H:E9@FE 2 4@?76C6?46 =@DD[ :D D4965F=65 E@ 9@DE }@CE9H6DE6C? 2E `` 2]>] $2EFC52J 2E E96 z@9= r6?E6C]k^DA2?mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^d54_b_a6\3_`d\``66\2e27\3b3fb_cc5ae4Qm$6?:@CVD DA2C< 2?@E96C 6I2>A=6 @7 (:D4@?D:? >6?VD 32D<6E32==VD 4@==64E:G6 8C62E?6DDk^2mk^Am kA 5:ClQ=ECQmkDA2?m%96 (:=542ED W`a\b[ b\`X 2C6 @?6 @7 E96 q:8 %6? E62>D DE:== C646:G:?8 G@E6D :? 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SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal Wisconsin guard AJ Storr shoots over Nebraska defenders in the first half Saturday at the Kohl Center. SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal Nebraska guard Brice Williams dribbles against Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn in the first half Saturday at the Kohl Center. SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga shoots against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half Saturday at the Kohl Center. SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn rebounds the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Rienk Mast in the first half Saturday at the Kohl Center. SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal Nebraska forward Rienk Mast shoots the ball over Wisconsin's Nolan Winter in the first half Saturday at the Kohl Center. SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg drives the ball against Wisconsin's Kamari McGee in the first half Saturday at the Kohl Center. SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal Nebraska guard Sam Hoiberg drives the ball against Wisconsin's Kamari McGee and Nolan Winter, right, in the first half Saturday at the Kohl Center. SAMANTHA MADAR, State Journal Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story How Wisconsin men's basketball closed out 'gutty performance' vs. Ohio State The Badgers closed out a key road game to remain the only team in the Big Ten without a conference loss. 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Key Wisconsin men's basketball reserve on injury report vs. Northwestern The Badgers could be without one of its key ball-handlers off the bench as they hope to remain unbeaten in Big Ten play.
How Wisconsin men's basketball closed out 'gutty performance' vs. Ohio State The Badgers closed out a key road game to remain the only team in the Big Ten without a conference loss.
Senior's spark another example of Wisconsin men's basketball's collective greatness The Badgers are off to their best Big Ten start in 11 seasons thanks to an unlikely sparkplug from a Neenah native.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball win at Ohio State The Badgers had a patented scoring drought but erupted during the closing stretch to remain unbeaten in Big Ten play. Here's what we learned.
How a Wisconsin men's basketball forward was injured, then gutted through win at Ohio State A surprise entry to the Badgers' injury report insisted on playing. Here's what we know about his injury and status.
Wisconsin men's basketball reaches new level in AP rankings The Badgers reached a new echelon of this season's rankings, but still sit behind Big Ten foes despite topping the league standings.
Key Wisconsin men's basketball reserve on injury report vs. Northwestern The Badgers could be without one of its key ball-handlers off the bench as they hope to remain unbeaten in Big Ten play.
