Madison, Wi. — Finally, the University of Wisconsin Badgers (2-0) can take their training wheels off and get their season into full swing, taking on the Providence University Friars (2-0) on Monday night.
After destroying their opponents in their opening two non-conference games, the Badgers face their first real test of the season in the Friars.
The Friars struggled last season, finishing the season 13-13 — their worst record since 2012. Plagued by the combination of going up against the powerful Big East conference and only having six non-conference games — compared to 10 this year — the Friars were unable to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season.