The Buckeyes looked like they didn’t want to be there against Wisconsin through the first half of a Big Ten road contest in Madison. There was a lack of effort, poor shooting, and a sense of tentativeness that led to a halftime deficit of 37-20.

No. 24 Wisconsin staved off a late rally by Ohio State, extending its winning streak to six with a 70-68 victory Tuesday night.

MADISON, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 14: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drives to the basket on Kamari McGee #4 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of the game at Kohl Center on January 14, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Devin Royal leads the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) into a road game against the Wisconsin Badgers (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) at Kohl Center on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.See more

Ohio State lost a heartbreaker to No. 15-ranked Oregon. The Buckeyes led for the majority of the game but couldn’t quite hang on as the Ducks came back to secure a two-point victory in the final seconds.

Fresh off an 80-59 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes, with tip-off set for 8:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center on Tuesday. Wisconsin’s win on Monday made it five straight and the third straight conference win,