NFL
By: Melo Williams
Wisconsin Badgers (7-3, 15-6) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (6-4, 14-6)
Wisconsin hosts visiting Ohio State Saturday at the Kohl Center wrapping up its 3-game home stand.
Last time out Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 67-63 and Ohio State beat Penn State 84-78.
Team Stats
Wisconsin Ohio State
84.3 PPG 82.1 PPG
75.4 OPP 72.3 OPPG
45.8 FG% 49.3 FG%
34.9 3FG% 33.7 3FG%
10.4 ORPG 10.6 ORPG
26.7 DRPG 25.8 DRPG
37.1 RPG 36.4 RPG
16.4 APG 15.5 APG
5.9 SPG 5.0 SPG
3.2 BPG 2.5 BPG
10.0 TOPG 10.9 TOPG
8-2 Last 10 6-4 Last 10
Team Player Stats Leaders
Wisconsin
Nick Boyd 20.0 PPG *Team Leader 3.6 RPG 3.6 APG *Team Leader
John Blackwell 18.4 PPG 5.1 RPG 2.2 APG
Nolan Winter 13.9 PPG 8.6 RPG *Team Leader 1.8 APG
Andrew Rohde 6.5 PPG 2.1 RPG 2.8 APG
Austin Rapp 8.4 PPG 3.6 RPG 1.7 APG
Aleksas Bieliauskas 4.3 PPG 4.0 RPG 0.7 APG
Ohio State
Bruce Thornton 19.6 PPG *Team Leader 5.5 RPG 3.7 APG *Team Leader
John Mobley Jr. 16.1 PPG 2.5 RPG 2.8 APG
Devin Royal 13.9 PPG 5.7 RPG *Team Leader 1.8 APG
Christoper Tilly 12.3 PPG 5.2 RPG 2.6 APG
Amare Bynum 9.1 PPG 4.8 RPG 1.1 APG
Colin White 0.9 PPG 1.1 RPG 0.5 APG
Braeden Carrington Spotlight
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Wisconsin G Braeden Carrington has emerged as one of Wisconsin’s most impactful bench weapons, giving the Badgers efficient defense, scoring, elite three‑point shooting, and momentum‑shifting energy during their mid‑season surge.
Braeden Carrington has been explosive scoring off the bench, recently poured in 17 points in just 16 minutes vs. Penn State, hitting 4-of-6 from three.
Carrington had a clutch performance in Wisconsin’s upset win at then #2 Michigan with late free throws, and then hit seven threes in a rivalry win at Minnesota.
During Wisconsin’s five‑game winning streak, Carrington averaged 11 PPG while shooting 50% from three, helping fuel the nation’s most efficient offense in that span.
His three‑point percentage has jumped to 43.8%, more than 10% higher than any previous season.
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard spoke about Carrington understanding his role within the team and how he’s grown into the role.
Gard described Carrington as energetic with versatility that can be trusted in big moments.
Gard has leaned on Carringtonin late‑game situations, especially during the Michigan and Minnesota wins.
His length and athleticism allow him to guard multiple positions while providing instant offense.
For the remainder of the season with Wisconsin pushing toward the top of the Big Ten, Carrington’s ability to swing games off the bench is increasingly valuable.
Expect Carrington’s minutes to continue climbing, especially in matchups where shooting and perimeter defense are at a premium.
If his efficiency holds, he could push for Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year.
Carrington recent performances and statistical jump strongly suggest he’ll remain a key rotation player with growing responsibility as the season progresses in conference play.
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