After achieving significant victories against then-No. 9 Arizona and Texas-Rio Grande Valley, the No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers are now set to embark on a new chapter. This weekend, they play away from the Kohl Center for the first time, participating in the Greenbrier Tipoff in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. With a pair of games on the schedule, they face Central Florida on Friday afternoon and either LSU or Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Highlighting the Key Players
In the victory over Arizona, John Tonje scored a career-high 41 points, leaving a lasting mark. And John Blackwell followed suit with a career-best 30 points in the game against Texas-Rio Grande Valley. These performances have added to the team's momentum.Friday's Game Against UCF
The Badgers' showdown with UCF on Friday is highly anticipated. The game will be broadcasted on various platforms. On TV, it can be watched on CBS Sports Network. You can also stream the game through the CBS Sports app on your TV or streaming carrier, or on Paramount+. FUBO even offers a free trial for new subscribers. Jack Benjamin and Matt McCall will be the announcers, providing live commentary from Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs. The game is scheduled to start at approximately 4 p.m. CT.Listening to the Game on Radio
For those who prefer to listen to the game on the radio, it can be heard on FM-97.3 in Milwaukee and AM-1310 and FM-101.5 in Madison. The Varsity Network app also provides the radio broadcast. Chris Vosters (play-by-play) and Brian Butch (analyst) will bring the action to the listeners.Odds and the Basketball Schedule
The odds for the Wisconsin vs UCF game, courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, have Wisconsin favored by 4.5 points with an over/under of 147.5. Looking at the entire Wisconsin Badgers basketball schedule for 2024-25, it's a packed one. From early victories like the 85-61 win over Holy Cross to recent triumphs like the 87-84 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley, the team has been on a roll. The upcoming games include facing Central Florida at the Greenbrier Tipoff on Friday, followed by a match against either LSU or Pittsburgh on Sunday. There are several more games throughout the month and into the new year, with matchups against teams like Marquette, Illinois, and more. The team's record currently stands at 5-0, and they are looking to continue their success.