The Badgers began this incredible seven-game winning streak against Michigan State exactly one month ago, oo I chatted with our MSU comrade about how well the Spartans are positioned for revenge in East Lansing.
No matter what happens Thursday night at the Breslin Center, Wisconsin will always point to its first meeting with Michigan State as the turning point of the season. The Badgers' aggressiveness, confidence and outside shooting have soared during a seven-game winning streak that started when UW toppled Michigan State in Madison under the weight of a 29-for-36 performance at the free throw line.
As of today, Wisconsin (16-9, 8-4 Big Ten) sits alone in fourth place in the conference standings, a half-game above the Spartans (21-5, 8-5), who have rebounded from their own mini-slump.