The 18th-ranked Wisconsin men did everything they could to try and mount a comeback Tuesday night at UCLA. In the end, it was too little, too late, as the Bruin

Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) fights for a loose ball against UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) and UCLA Bruins guard Kobe Johnson (0) during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Wisconsin Badgers are coming off a disappointing 5-7 season that snapped their 22-year bowl game streak, but one incoming freshman has made it clear he’s

The 7-foot-3 Spaniard scores a career-high 22 points, Sebastian Mack adds 19 and the Bruins survive a frantic final minute to end the Badgers’ seven-game winning streak, 85-83.

The Badgers could be without one of their most experienced players against the Bruins on Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

Wisconsin finished 1-1 on its California road trip. Following a win at USC, the Badgers fell to UCLA 85-83 on Tuesday night.

John Blackwell finished with 28 points and Max Klesmit added 18 for the Badgers, who defeated the Trojans, 86-69, Saturday at Galen Center.

Wisconsin and USC are set to tip-off at 3 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. CT on the Big Ten Network. The Badgers are in search of their seventh consecutive victory and fifth-straight in conference play. They may need their top form in order to achieve that result.

John Tonje scored 24 points, making 6 of 7 3-pointers, to lead the Badgers (15-4, 5-3). John Blackwell added 23 points.

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The Bruins won Friday by 24 over Iowa to snap a 4-game losing streak. They are 9-1 at Pauley Pavilion this season. The Badgers’ record is a perfect 5-0 in their last 5 tilts. Wisconsin won at USC Saturday, 84-69. They are 2-2 on the road this season.