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The Badgers have done it before. Can they upset the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament again?
Jan 10, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots on Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Fresh off a 91-88 overtime win over the No.
4 Illinois Fighting Illini, the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers are back in a familiar place, taking on the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals with a chance to get to the Championship Game.
Two years ago, Wisconsin was in the exact same place, coming off a win over the No. 4 seed Northwestern Wildcats, taking on the No. 1 seed Purdue Boilermakers.
They won that game 76-75 in overtime in a thriller, sending them to the Championship Game, where they eventually lost to Illinois. Last year, Wisconsin was the No. 5 seed again, and they beat the No.