MADISON, Wis. — Following a road loss at #7 Michigan on Tuesday, #9 Wisconsin looks to finish its week-long road trip with a bounce-back win at Rutgers on Friday. Tip at "The RAC" is scheduled for 8 p.m. (CT) on FS1.

Wisconsin is 5-3 against Rutgers since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten, including a 5-2 record under head coach Greg Gard. The Badgers are looking for their fi rst win at the RAC since RU joined the conference.

THE STARTING FIVE

1) TOP-TIER WINS: Wisconsin has earned earned five wins over teams ranked in the top 50 of Ken Pomeroy's rankings this season, tied for the most in the country. Illinois, Iowa and Texas also have five.

2) RU FAMILIAR WITH ME? A total of 7 Badgers have played signifi cant minutes vs. Rutgers, led by Nate Reuvers (10.8 ppg) and Brad Davison (10.3 ppg) averaging 10+ ppg against the Scarlet Knights.

3) CENTURY CLUB: Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard coached his 100th Big Ten game on Tuesday. His is 63-37 all-time record and his .630 Big Ten win percentage ranks him sixth among Big Ten coaches of the last 40 years (since 1980).

4) TAKE THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD: Wisconsin is renowned for its home success, but the Badgers have been good on the road recently. Since Greg Gard took over as head coach, the Badgers are 1 of just 4 Big Ten teams with 24+ true road wins.

5) D-FENSE! D-FENSE! The Badgers lead the Big Ten allowing only 62.7 points per game this season and rank second in field-goal percentage defense (40% FG opponents). Wisconsin's defense ranks eighth-best in the country, according to Ken Pomeroy's Adjusted Defensive Efficiency.