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Men's Basketball

Five Things to Know: Penn State

Badgers return to road for Big Ten battle with Nittany Lions

Men's Basketball

Five Things to Know: Penn State

Badgers return to road for Big Ten battle with Nittany Lions

#22 Wisconsin

10-4, 2-1

Penn State

7-7, 0-3

Game Coverage

Jan. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Bryce Jordan Center | University Park, Pa.


MADISON, Wis. — No. 22 Wisconsin looks to get back on track and win its fourth straight Big Ten road game when it travels to Penn State on Sunday. The Badgers have won 10 in a row over the Nittany Lions, including six consecutive in University Park, Pa.

Up next, UW hosts Purdue on Jan. 11 at the Kohl Center for the two schools' only regular-season meeting.

1. ON GARD: In his fourth season as head coach, Greg Gard has led the Badgers to a mark of 67-40 (.626), the third-highest win percentage in program history (min. 60 games).

2. HAPPENS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST: Preseason AP All-American Ethan Happ is playing like a postseason All-American. Ranking second in the nation in double-doubles (10), Happ is averaging 21.5 ppg and 11.7 rpg away from home this season. That has included a 30-point, 13-rebound night at Xavier and a 34-point, 11-rebound game at Marquette.

3. 'NET' GAINS: Wisconsin is currently No. 21 in the NCAA's NET rankings and is one of just three teams with four Quadrant 1 wins this season (also Duke and Michigan). The Badgers are 3-2 against teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25.

4. ROAD WARRIORS: Wisconsin has already amassed four wins away from home this season, matching its total road/neutral wins last season.

5. DOWNTOWN BADGERS: The Badgers rank second in the Big Ten shooting 37.8% from 3-point range. That figure is up from 33.5% a year ago. Defensively, UW is allowing opponents to shoot just 31.3%from long range and hit a mere 6.4 3FGs per game.

For more information, check out the full preview of Sunday's game.
 
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Players Mentioned

Ethan Happ

#22 Ethan Happ

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6' 10"
Redshirt Senior

Players Mentioned

Ethan Happ

#22 Ethan Happ

6' 10"
Redshirt Senior
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