The Wisconsin Badgers look to keep their winning streak alive in BIG10 conference play against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday night. This matchup will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock.
This season, Wisconsin is 13-3 overall and 3-2 on the season BIG10 conference game. As for Ohio State, they are 10-6 overall and 2-3 in conference play.
Players to watch for the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes game
The last time head coach Greg Gard’s team played was on 1/10 Friday night against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Three players scored double-digit points for the Wisconsin Badgers in this contest. Wisconsin is currently ranked 24th in the nation after winning its last three conference games.
Steven Crowl led the Badgers against the Golden Gophers with 18 points, five rebounds and three assists. John Tonje scored 16 points for Wisconsin, and Kamari McGee also added 15 points. Nolan Winter and John Blackwell are two other players to keep an eye on for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Players to watch out for in Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taylor Thierry (2) takes a timeout during the third quarter of an NCAA Division I basketball game against the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday at Value City Arena. Ohio State won the game 79-66.
Jake Diebler is the head coach of the Buckeyes this season. They last played on Thursday, January 9 against the Oregon Ducks and almost managed to tie the game, losing 73-71. Ohio State had four players score in double figures.
Bruce Thornton led the team with 20 points. John Mobley Jr. scored 16 points, Sean Stewart had 14 points and nine rebounds, and Micah Parrish also scored 11 points, grabbed one rebound and had two assists.
The Buckeyes, despite their history, have defenders on the team who are complex to defend. The Badgers defense will need to be focused against them. Wisconsin is favored against Ohio State, but the Wisconsin Badgers will be tested at home against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
