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    “Let’s Keep The Streak Going Tonight”: Wisconsin Badgers Fans Looking Forward To Friday Night Matchup Against the Minnesota Golden Gophers

    Glenn KaplanBy No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Jan 6, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) battle for a rebound against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

    The Wisconsin Badgers will be facing their arch-rivals, the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Friday night clash in college basketball. Tip-off for this contest will be at 6 p.m. CT at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

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    Jan 6, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) blocks a shot by Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jeremiah Williams (25) during the first half at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

    This college basketball game will be televised on Peacock. Wisconsin has a 12-3 overall record this season and a 2-2 record in BIG10 Conference play. As for Minnesota, they have an 8-7 overall record and a 0-4 record in BIG10 Conference play this season.

    Players To Watch For On the Wisconsin Badgers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers Ahead Of the Matchup

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    Jan 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Ques Glover (6) is fouled by Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mike Mitchell Jr. (2) during the second overtime at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

    Greg Gard’s team last played on Monday night against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Three players scored in double figures for the Badgers. Steven Crowl scored 18 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and recorded three assists. John Blackwell led Wisconsin in scoring on Monday night with 21 points. He also grabbed four rebounds and recorded three assists.

    John Tonje scored 15 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and recorded two assists on Monday night against Rutgers. The Wisconsin Badgers can not afford to have a letdown game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday night.

    Ben Johnson is the head coach of the Golden Gophers. Minnesota last played on Monday against the Ohio State Buckeyes and it went to overtime. Four different players scored in double figures against the Buckeyes on  Monday night. Parker Fox scored 21 points, grabbed five rebounds, and recorded one assist.

    Lu’Cye Patterson scored 20 points, grabbed six rebounds, and recorded four assists. Mike Mitchell Jr. and Isaac Asuma each scored 18 points for the Golden Gophers against the Buckeyes. The Badgers defense will need to be on point against the Golden Gophers.

    Fans React To It Being Game Day

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    Jan 6, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jeremiah Williams (25) drives to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) during the second half at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

    The Badgers need to get themselves over .500 in conference play. Losing to Minnesota would be a horrible loss toward Wisconsin’s 2025 NCAA Tournament resume. Wisconsin should have no excuses for getting the job done on Friday night.

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    Glenn Kaplan writes for Wisconsin Sports Heroics covering all things Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Badgers, Marquette Golden Eagles college basketball, Milwaukee Bucks, and other related content.! You can also check out my other work on Gridiron Heroics!

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