After a tough loss last Friday at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers, the Wisconsin Badgers are set for a matchup against the Providence Friars in the Gavitt Games, a challenge between the Big Ten and the Big East.
The Badgers, 1-1, came out flying in the season opener, winning 105-76, but their defensive issues and free throw woes were highlighted in a hard-fought 80-70 loss to the Volunteers last week.
Meanwhile, the Friars, 2-0, have started their season with wins over Columbia (78-59) and Milwaukee (79-69).
Wisconsin set out to create a tough non-conference slate in 2023, and that’s exactly what happened, as the Badgers will face Providence, Virginia, Marquette, and Arizona over the next month.