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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota: Who are the X-Factors on Friday?

The Wisconsin Badgers have won four straight games and sit at 12-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play. The Badgers face rival Minnesota tonight after the Gophers lost a heartbreaking double overtime game at home to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Here are two Badgers and Gophers to look out for in this contest:

Wisconsin: John Blackwell

John Blackwell has been playing at an All-Big Ten First Team caliber level. His level of play has helped the Badgers win four straight and counting. Blackwell has emerged as Wisconsin’s premier ball handler and playmaker during this win streak and will need to continue this high level of play against the Minnesota Gophers.