The Badgers are back in action Friday night to open a best-of-three Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal series with the No. 9 Ohio State Buckeyes. Head coach Mike Hastings and his squad did play last weekend, albeit an exhibition loss to the Team U.S.A. junior team. This weekend they’re back to top competition with their trip to Columbus.
Wisconsin (12-19-3) is backsliding into the playoffs, losing seven of their last eight to close the door on any outside hope for an at-large tournament bid. Their hopes now depend on an inspired run to a Big Ten championship over the next two weeks.