- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Event Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: Williams Arena, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-6) will face the Wisconsin Badgers (11-5) at Williams Arena this Tuesday.
In their previous game, the Wisconsin Badgers triumphed over Michigan with a score of 91-88. The Badgers recorded an impressive 50.0% shooting percentage (29 of 58) and successfully netted 15 of 33 three-point attempts. They capitalized on 18 of 23 free throw attempts, achieving a 78.3% success rate. Wisconsin secured 25 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, while also providing 16 assists, creating 9 turnovers, and gathering 5 steals. Defensively, they allowed Michigan to shoot 46.8% from the field (29 of 62). Michigan managed 11 assists, grabbed 27 rebounds (6 offensive, 21 defensive), but didn’t register any blocks. From the line, Michigan shot 91.7%, making 22 of 24 attempts, and connected on 8 out of 25 attempts from beyond the arc. Each team committed 18 personal fouls during the contest.
John Blackwell played a pivotal role in the matchup, shooting 56.3% from the field with 3 assists in 39 minutes on the court. He also secured 5 rebounds and finished the game with 26 points on 9 of 16 shooting.
The Wisconsin Badgers enter this matchup with an 11-5 season record. They turn the ball over an average of 10.4 times per game and commit approximately 18.1 personal fouls per contest. As a collective unit, Wisconsin averages 37.4 rebounds per game and has achieved 250 assists throughout the season, ranking 150th in Division 1 for assists. They hit 33.5% of their three-point attempts (165 of 493) and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 76.5%. The Badgers score an average of 83.1 points per game (78th in D-1) while shooting 45.4% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Badgers force an average of 11.4 turnovers per game while committing 19.6 personal fouls. They rank 121st nationally in assists allowed, with 209 given up this season. Wisconsin’s opponents are shooting at a 43.8% field goal percentage (424 of 967) while the Badgers allow 33.9 rebounds per game. They give up 32.4% on three-point attempts and are positioned 226th in D-1 for points allowed per game (75.0).
In their latest game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers faced USC, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 70-69. Minnesota secured 28 total rebounds, including 18 defensive and 10 offensive. They turned the ball over 10 times while achieving 8 steals. USC committed 14 personal fouls, giving the Gophers 15 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 9 for a 60.0% success rate. Minnesota shot 34.3% from beyond the arc, sinking 12 of 35 attempts, and finished the game shooting 38.7% (24 of 62). The Gophers’ defense permitted USC to shoot 43.9% (25 of 57) from the field and 28.6% from long range (6 of 21), while converting 14 of 17 free throws (82.4%). They allowed USC to grab 28 rebounds, with 8 coming offensively.
Cade Tyson was a key player for the Golden Gophers, finishing with 20 points on 5 of 16 shooting over 45 minutes of play, adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists to his stats.
With a record of 10-6, the Minnesota Golden Gophers commit an average of 16.4 personal fouls per game and hit 69.1% of their free throws. They rank 19th in Division 1 by assisting on 18.4 baskets per game and turn the ball over 11.5 times per game. Over the season, they have accumulated 1,168 points, averaging 73.0 points per game, and secure 35.0 rebounds each contest. As an offensive unit, Minnesota is shooting 45.8% from the field, ranking 162nd nationally.
Defensively, the Golden Gophers rank 28th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, conceding 66.1 points. They force 12.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 42.0% from the field (106th in NCAA). Their defense permits 32.8% shooting from beyond the arc (113 of 345) with opponents converting 70.2% of their free throws. They yield 13.3 assists and 31.9 rebounds per game, placing them 180th and 61st nationally, respectively.
Which team will take the victory against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Choose Minnesota
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