The Buckeyes looked like they didn’t want to be there against Wisconsin through the first half of a Big Ten road contest in Madison. There was a lack of effort, poor shooting, and a sense of tentativeness that led to a halftime deficit of 37-20.

MADISON, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 14: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drives to the basket on Kamari McGee #4 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of the game at Kohl Center on January 14, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Ohio State lost a heartbreaker to No. 15-ranked Oregon. The Buckeyes led for the majority of the game but couldn’t quite hang on as the Ducks came back to secure a two-point victory in the final seconds.