The team also had just three assists and wasn't getting its preferred balance of shots in the paint and from three-point range. But after the Badgers gathered themselves, everything was alright.

Wisconsin basketball continued its strong stretch of play with an 80-59 win over Minnesota on Friday. With the triumph, the Badgers improved to 13-3 and 3-2 in Big Ten play, marks that have each been greatly aided by the team’s current five-game winning streak (three over Big Ten opponents).

Wisconsin basketball continued its red-hot start to 2025 on Friday night with an 80-59 win over Minnesota. The Badgers entered the calendar year with questions after a cold stretch at the start of December.