After two consecutive losses to Michigan and Marquette, the 20th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers travel to the State Farm Center for their first Big Ten road game against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. CT, and Illinois is a 6.5-point favorite.
Despite a two-point halftime lead at Fiserv Forum, the Badgers were dominated in the second half and lost 88-74. Overall, Wisconsin played sloppy, with 16 turnovers compared to Marquette’s five.
What should Wisconsin fans know about Illinois?
Opponent Preview
The Fighting Illini are 6-2 this season with a win over then-no.