Can Michigan State have a short memory after one of the toughest losses in program history or will Wisconsin continue its winning ways when the two sides meet for a Big Ten clash on Friday?
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State
- When: Friday, January 17
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- TV: FS1
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
No. 15 Michigan State needs to forget its road game last Sunday against Purdue. The team got killed 71-42 by the Boilermakers, marking MSU’s first conference loss of the season. Michigan State (13-4, 5-1) suffered its worst loss ever as a top-10 team. The Spartans had never lost as a top-10 team by more than 22 points. Purdue relied on its tough defense to keep MSU in check, especially Cassius Winston, who finished with 10 points, but also had nine turnovers. It marked the Spartans first loss since Dec. 3.
As for Wisconsin (11-6, 4-2), the team is coming off a nail-biting 56-54 win over No. 17 Maryland. In the closing seconds, Brad Davison drilled a three-pointer from the corner that proved to be the game-winner. It marked the Badgers’ third consecutive win over a ranked opponent, the other two coming against Penn State and Illinois. The last time Wisconsin won three consecutive games against ranked opponents was during the 2015-16 season. Wisconsin held an opponent under 60 points for the seventh time this season. Junior Nate Reuvers scored in double digits for the 13th time in 17 games, finishing with a team-high 17 points and five rebounds.
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