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Surging Wisconsin out to extend dominance over Minnesota

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Wisconsin will be looking to continue both its recent winning streak and its dominance against Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup on Friday night in Madison, Wis. The Badgers (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) have won four consecutive games, including a 75-63 victory at Rutgers on Monday. Wisconsin also has won seven straight against Minnesota and 16 of the last 18 meetings. Minnesota (8-7, 0-4) lost at home to Ohio State 89-88 in double overtime on Monday, while hitting just 12 of 27 free-throw attempts. The Badgers are averaging 83.3 points per game, their most since 1970-71. Wisconsin also leads the nation in free-throw percentage at 85.