After winning their opening game of the Big Ten Tournament against the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Wisconsin Badgers will advance to day three of the tournament to face the No. 5 Iowa Hawkeyes for the third time this season.
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The Badgers were finally able to get it going from the 3-point line against the Nittany Lions converting over 52% of their shots from deep. Forward Aleem Ford led this outstanding shooting performance with 17 points, with 15 of them coming from the 3-point line. Ford finished the night shooting 5-6 from deep and 6-7 overall.
Despite the phenomenal play of Wisconsin throughout most of the game that allowed them to build an 18-point lead in the second half, the Badgers nearly blew yet another lead late in the game by letting Penn State close within one. Wisconsin will need to be better defensively against the talented offense of Iowa on Friday night.
The Badgers will be playing the Hawkeyes for not only a chance of redemption after their heartbreaking loss on Sunday but for a spot in the Big Ten Tournament Semi-Final against the winner of the Rutgers and Illinois matchup.
How to watch Wisconsin basketball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday night.
Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana
When: March 12, 2021 at 8 p.m. CST
Where to watch: Big Ten Network (BTN)
Announcers:
- Play-by-Play: Kevin Kugler
- Analyst: Stephen Bardo
- Sideline: Andy Katz
Where to stream: FOX Sports app or online at foxsportsgo.com
Where to listen: Badger Sports Network on the iHeartRadio app, or Satellite on SiriusXM
Announcers:
- Play-by-Play: Matt Lepay
- Analyst: Mike Lucas
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