Indiana Hosts Wisconsin in Crucial Big Ten Matchup

Hoosiers look to extend home court advantage over Badgers

Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:39pm

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The Indiana Hoosiers host the Wisconsin Badgers in a crucial Big Ten basketball matchup on Saturday. Indiana has won the last two meetings between the teams in Bloomington, but the Hoosiers have lost 21 straight games against Wisconsin in Madison. The Hoosiers are coming off a loss at USC but look to bounce back at home, where they have had success against the Badgers. Indiana is led by senior guard Lamar Wilkerson, who leads the Big Ten in scoring during conference play, while Wisconsin is paced by a pair of senior guards in Nick Boyd and John Blackwell.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for Indiana's NCAA Tournament hopes, as the Hoosiers look to strengthen their position in the latest Bracketology projections. A win over the Badgers at home could help solidify Indiana's spot in the field of 68.

The details

Indiana has won the last two matchups against Wisconsin in Bloomington, but the Hoosiers have lost 21 straight games in Madison, showing the importance of home court advantage in college basketball. The Hoosiers are led by senior guard Lamar Wilkerson, who leads the Big Ten in scoring during conference play, but they will need more production from other players like Tucker DeVries and Nick Dorn to beat the high-scoring Badgers. Wisconsin is the Big Ten's second-highest scoring team in conference play and is led by a pair of senior guards in Nick Boyd and John Blackwell.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Noon ET.
  • Indiana is coming off a loss at USC on Tuesday.

The players

Lamar Wilkerson

A senior guard for Indiana who leads the Big Ten in scoring during conference play.

Nick Boyd

A senior guard for Wisconsin who is averaging over 18 points per game in Big Ten play.

John Blackwell

A senior guard for Wisconsin who is also averaging over 18 points per game in Big Ten play.

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What they’re saying

“Our biggest thing is we've got to get back, get some rest, regroup, and then get ready for the next one. That's what this is. We've been playing good basketball and had a rough one [at USC], but we can't let it linger. We've got to get refocused and get ready for Saturday.”

— Tucker DeVries

What’s next

A win over Wisconsin at home could help solidify Indiana's position in the latest NCAA Tournament projections, as the Hoosiers look to secure a spot in the field of 68.

The takeaway

This game is a crucial test for Indiana as it looks to strengthen its NCAA Tournament resume. The Hoosiers have had success against Wisconsin at home, but the Badgers' high-powered offense presents a tough challenge. Indiana will need contributions from more than just Lamar Wilkerson to come away with a victory.