The No. 12 Badgers, in the midst of a stretch of two losses in three games, travel to play Minnesota in their final road game of the season at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Minneapolis. It's Wisconsin's second matchup of the season against the Golden Gophers, having already dominated their Border Battle rival 80-59 on Jan. 10.
Serah Williams, a 6-4 junior forward, averages 19 points and 10 rebounds per game for the Badgers, who play in the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday.
The Spartans (24-5, 15-3 Big Ten) have won five straight, putting them in position to contend for the conference championship with a week left in the regular season. The Badgers (22-7, 12-6) had won six of seven. Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson overcame foul trouble in the first half to finish with 11 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Wisconsin basketball fell to rival Michigan State 71-62 on Sunday afternoon. Greg Gard met with the media after the game
A pivotal Big Ten game took place Sunday between No. 8 Michigan State and No. 12 Wisconsin. Here's a recap of the updates, score and highlights.