Wisconsin Badgers' Top 4 Bid Hinges on Final Games

0:00On March 3rd, the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team has just two regular season games left, facing Maryland at home and then Purdue on the road. They're currently 6th in the Big Ten standings with a 12-and-6 conference record, fighting for a top 4 seed that comes with a double buy-in. Next week's tournament. Recent setbacks against Ohio State and Oregon have hurt their chances, dropping them behind leaders like Michigan at 17-1, Nebraska, and Michigan State, both at 14-4, and Illinois at 13-5, produces right ahead at 12-and-6, making these final matchups critical. Fans and analysts see high stakes here, as a top 4 spot means fewer games to play for the conference title, saving energy for a deep run. Without it, the Badgers will start Thursday and need four straight wins in four days to claim the trophy, a tough grind either way. To climb into the top four, Wisconsin must win both games, while hoping Michigan State drops its last two against Rutgers and Michigan, or Illinois.

1:03Stumbles at least once versus Oregon and Maryland. Tying Nebraska at 14-4 is possible, but unlikely due to tie breakers. Everything hinges on this week, with the Badgers controlling their fate on the court, while crossing fingers for favorable results elsewhere in the mirror.