The Purdue Boilermakers and Wisconsin Badgers are set for a crucial Big Ten basketball game on February 15, 2025, at Mackey Arena. Both teams are competing for the top spot in the conference standings.
The Wisconsin Badgers fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a 44-25 loss, ending their decade-long winning streak against Nebraska. The game marked Nebraska's first bowl eligibility since 2016, while Wisconsin faces the challenge of securing a bowl berth in their upcoming game against Minnesota.
The top-ranked Oregon Ducks clinched a vital win against the Wisconsin Badgers with a narrow 16-13 victory at Camp Randall Stadium, advancing to the Big Ten Championship Game and maintaining their undefeated 11-0 record. The tightly contested game saw Oregon's timely fourth-quarter efforts, including Jordan James's rush touchdown and Atticus Sappington's decisive field goals, overcoming Wisconsin's strong defense. The Badgers put up a resilient fight but ultimately fell short, leaving their hopes for bowl eligibility uncertain as they face a crucial 5-5 standing.