It will be the fifth meeting between these two programs, with the series tied 2-2, but the Trojans are 2-0 at home against the Badgers. Tip-off is set for 12:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

John Blackwell scored 28 points and No. 24 Wisconsin defeated Southern California 84-69 to extend its winning streak to seven games.

Wisconsin basketball star guard John Blackwell dropped 28 points in the Badgers’ 84-69 win over USC on Friday. After mustering 15 points in Wisconsin’s Jan. 14 victory over Ohio State, Blackwell dropped 16 first-half tallies to set the tone against the Trojans.

None other than former USC quarterback and current Chicago Bears signal caller Caleb Williams was spotted sitting courtside for the game, though one aspect of the 23-year-old's appearance immediately stood out to fans. And it wasn't his new haircut.

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

USC has taken significant strides since early-season losses to Cal, Saint Mary’s, New Mexico and Oregon. Part of that surge is due to resurgent offensive form — 82 points in a road win over Illinois and 99 in a win over Iowa.

If USC is going to beat Wisconsin, one thing the Trojans have to do is defend without fouling, especially in terms of avoiding shooting fouls. As Badgers Wire explains, Wisconsin’s free throw shooting is elite.

Tonje and other Badgers have enabled this team to find new levels of scoring punch. Wisconsin eclipsed 100 points in a win over Arizona in nonconference play late last year. Wisconsin scored 116 in a blowout of Iowa.

John Blackwell scored 28 points and No. 24 Wisconsin defeated Southern California 84-69 Saturday afternoon to extend its winning streak to seven games. Max Klesmit added 18 points and Nolan Winter had 13 for the Badgers (15-3, 5-2 Big Ten), who have an average margin of victory of 16.1 points during their win streak.

USC could not overcome cold shooting and Wisconsin's efficient offense, falling 84-69 to No. 24 Wisconsin Saturday afternoon at the Galen Center.

Caleb Williams is wearing a cast on his right hand, but the matter is not as bad as it looks. Williams on Saturday attended USC's home men's basketball