After a couple tough losses, Wisconsin basketball gets back in action against Western Kentucky. On Saturday, the Badgers got hammered 82-63 by in-state rival Marquette.
The Golden Eagles were led by a pair of the best scorers in the Big East Conference. Yet, Wisconsin basketball could do nothing about it as Marquette shot the Badgers out of its own building.
But the visiting Hilltoppers will pose a distinct threat based on its balanced offensive production. So far this season, Western Kentucky has six different players averaging double figures.
On a related note, the Hilltoppers also are averaging 28.