The Michigan State University Spartans (6-8-2, 5-8-1 Big Ten) travel to Madison this weekend to take on the No. 12 University of Wisconsin Badgers (9-7-0, 7-5-0) in the first matchup between the conference rivals this season, after their original series in December was postponed because of COVID-19 concerns.
Sitting at last in the Big Ten and unranked nationally, the Spartans are coming off a split series versus Ohio State. Led by their goalkeeper Drew DeRidder — who holds a 0.93 save percentage and two shutouts on the season while also having the most saves of any keeper in the country — the Spartans hope to slow down the talented Badger attack with their man between the net.