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GAME THREAD: Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini

Wisconsin will try to extend its winning streak on the road against an enigmatic host team in Illinois.

By Phil Mitten
Graphic: Phil Mitten
Graphic: Phil Mitten

Wisconsin isn't out of the woods yet. The Badgers (12-9, 4-4 Big Ten) could undo the momentum from their overtime win over Indiana with a loss to Illinois in Champaign. The Illini (10-11, 2-6) are coming off two straight OT games, the latest a home setback to Ohio State on Thursday.

Jordan Hill will be starting in place of a hobbled Vitto Brown for the Badgers, though Brown is expected to play.

Projected Starting Lineups

Wisconsin Pos. Illinois
Ethan Happ, Fr. F Michael Finke, Fr.
Nigel Hayes, Jr. F Malcolm Hill, Jr.
Zak Showalter, Jr. G Kendrick Nunn, Jr.
Jordan Hill, So. G Jalen Coleman-Lands, Fr.
Bronson Koenig, Jr. G Jaylon Tate, Jr.

KenPom win probability: 54% (68-67 W) 65 possessions

Broadcast Info

TV: BTN (Steve Physioc, Shon Morris)
Radio: Badger Radio Network (Matt Lepay, Mike Lucas), Sirius/XM ch. 84

Links you might like:

* Andy Van Vliet works to add weight, strength
* Illini's Bad Habits Re-Emerge Against Ohio State

* Game Notes: Wisconsin | Illinois

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