UW has a chance to avenge an 86-80 loss to the Illini in December and extend its winning streak to five games.

The surging No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers (20-5, 10-4) take the court in Madison tonight hosting the Fighting Illini of Illinois in a crucial Big Ten game for each side. The Illini were smacked at home Saturday by Michigan State,

The Wisconsin Badgers (20-5, 10-4 Big Ten) will host the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) after winning six home games in a row. The matchup begins at 8:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February

Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr., a starter for the Fighting Illini over the past eight games, will be out indefinitely after breaking his left wrist while blocking a shot on Saturday.

Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. will be out “for a good bit” after breaking his wrist in Saturday’s loss to Michigan State, coach Brad Underwood announced.