Ohio State came up short at No. 24 Wisconsin on Tuesday, but freshman center Ivan Njegovan made a case for a bigger role with a strong performance.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts to a play Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Butler Bulldogs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Alex Martin/Journal and Courier-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Badgers' second straight push against a top-10 team petered out against the undefeated Buckeyes. Here's what stood out.

The Badgers' victory at home Tuesday night required way more effort that it should've after an early lead. Here are columnist Jim Polzin's thoughts after the win.

In a back-and-forth contest where neither team could cut into or extend the lead, carelessness with the basketball proved to be the difference maker. No. 9 Ohio State (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) fought off multiple strong pushes from Wisconsin (10-8,

Tuesday’s Big Ten slate includes the Wisconsin Badgers (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) facing the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) at 9:00 PM ET on Peacock.Buy tickets for Wisconsin vs. Ohio

No. 9 Ohio State visits the Wisconsin Badgers after Taylor Thierry scored 20 points in the Buckeyes' 69-60 victory over the Oregon Ducks.

Wisconsin heads out west to take on a surging USC team in Big Ten play.  The Badgers have emerged as a contender in the league around the fine play of John Tonj

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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Junior Serah Williams finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds for the Badgers in an 80-69 loss to the Buckeyes Thursday night at the Kohl Center..