The Badgers lost almost all of a 17-point halftime lead, but hit on 25 of 28 free throw attempts and posted 70-68 win over the Buckeyes.

Wisconsin basketball (14-3, 4-2 Big Ten) extended its win streak to six games with a 70-68 victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-7, 2-4 Big Ten) on Tuesday.

The Buckeyes looked like they didn’t want to be there against Wisconsin through the first half of a Big Ten road contest in Madison. There was a lack of effort, poor shooting, and a sense of tentativeness that led to a halftime deficit of 37-20.

MADISON, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 14: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drives to the basket on Kamari McGee #4 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of the game at Kohl Center on January 14, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

The Badgers had to battle through shooting struggles after a hot start Tuesday night, but they managed enough to hold on for their sixth straight win.

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Ohio State lost a heartbreaker to No. 15-ranked Oregon. The Buckeyes led for the majority of the game but couldn’t quite hang on as the Ducks came back to secure a two-point victory in the final seconds.

After a few days off to regroup, Ohio State (10-6, 2-3 B1G) heads to Madison tonight to face No. 24 Wisconsin (13-3, 3-2 B1G) in a key conference matchup that marks the Buckeyes’ second game in a row against a top-25 team and kicks off a tough three-game stretch.