Wisconsin's Assault Sees Big Ten Contender Title Challenges; Michigan to Shatter Pack in State Final!
The Badgers fared well in one rematch on Friday. Can they do it again on Saturday?
Jan 10, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) dribbles defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images No.
23 Wisconsin faces No. 3 Michigan in the Big Ten semifinals today at 12:00 PM CT on CBS in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. Once again, the Badgers are big underdogs against the mighty Wolverines, as Michigan is favored by 12.
5 points. Yesterday, the Badgers delivered another heart-stopping overtime victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini, 91-88. Nick Boyd took the game over after Kylan Boswell got in his face, scoring a career-high 38 points.
Alongside Boyd, John Blackwell chipped in 31, making it a combined 69 points by the best backcourt duo in the nation . Back in January, Wisconsin upset the second-ranked Wolverines in Ann Arbor, turning the Badgers’ season around. Let’s look at what has changed for Michigan since that loss to Wisconsin.