Badgers Face Purdue in Big Ten Showdown

0:00On March 7th, the Wisconsin Badgers faced the Purdue Boilermakers this Saturday at Machiairina, with tip-off at 3pm on CBS. It's a big big-ton matchup, as Wisconsin looks to build on recent momentum against a tough Purdue squad. Earlier this week, the Badgers dominated Maryland 78-45 on senior night. Braden Carrington led with 18 points, including four three-pointers, while John Blackwell added 14 on efficient shooting. The team hit 48% from the field, and held Maryland to its lowest score of the season. That strong defensive effort took a hit, though, with Nolan Windsor sidelined by an ankle injury for the Purdue game. Austin wrapped steps into the starting lineup, shifting Alexis Belialskas to center to adjust on the fly. Wisconsin lost handily to Purdue earlier this season, 73-89 at home, but they bounced back strong with key winds over. Michigan, Michigan State, and Illinois, beating Purdue now would be another resume booster, even as 9 and a half point underdogs, with a total of 154 and a half.

1:06Analysts the upset potential if the Badgers keep their hot shooting and tighten up inside without winter, setting the stage for an exciting row test.