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Badgers Aim for 11th Straight Win Against Struggling Gophers

1/29/2026

Summary

Badgers Aim for Streak

The Wisconsin Badgers host the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Kohl Center on January 28, 2026, to extend their winning streak against Minnesota to 11 games.
Wisconsin enters off a 73-71 loss to USC and owns a 14-6 record, 6-3 in the Big Ten.
Minnesota has dropped five straight.
Cade Tyson averages 20 points per game.
Cade Tyson may miss time with an ankle injury.

Summary

Badgers Rally to Victory

Wisconsin men's basketball rallied from a 20-point first-half deficit to beat Minnesota 67-63 on January 28, 2026.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell led the Badgers with 23 points, including crucial scores in the final minute.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd added 21 points, primarily in the second half.
The comeback extended Wisconsin's winning streak over Minnesota to 11 games.
The Badgers will face Ohio State on January 31.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship featured a historic matchup between Michigan State, led by Magic Johnson, and Indiana State, with Larry Bird. This game attracted over 35 million viewers, reflecting the rising popularity of college basketball. The intense rivalry established during this championship laid the groundwork for future rivalries, such as Wisconsin versus Minnesota, enhancing fan engagement and attendance in subsequent years.

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Badgers Aim for Streak

The Wisconsin Badgers host the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Kohl Center on January 28, 2026, to extend their winning streak against Minnesota to 11 games.
Wisconsin enters off a 73-71 loss to USC and owns a 14-6 record, 6-3 in the Big Ten.
Minnesota has dropped five straight.
Cade Tyson averages 20 points per game.
Cade Tyson may miss time with an ankle injury.

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