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.

Ohio State came up short at No. 24 Wisconsin on Tuesday, but freshman center Ivan Njegovan made a case for a bigger role with a strong performance.

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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)

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It's Wisconsin vs Ohio State tonight in a Big Ten game. Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.

Wisconsin enters the matchup with the upper hand. First, the Badgers are at home, where they are 10-1 so far this season. Second, the team is red-hot after three straight conference triumphs to start the calendar year.

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,