Overview
- The undefeated Badgers welcome the 2-0 Cardinals to the Kohl Center on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup in Madison.
- Wisconsin opened with wins over Campbell and Northern Illinois, averaging 96.5 points and hitting 80.4% of its free throws (45 of 56).
- The Badgers have limited turnovers to nine per game while forcing 35 across two contests, including 17 against Northern Illinois.
- Returning standouts John Blackwell and Nolan Winter are averaging 23.0 points and 14.5 points with 9.5 rebounds, respectively.
- Ball State features 10 newcomers and is shooting 51.4% with a 38.0–31.0 rebounding edge per game, led by Armoni Zeigler's 20 against Mansfield and a balanced group with five double-figure scorers in that win.