After collecting its fourth Big Ten win of the 2024-25 slate, Wisconsin now sits at 14-3 overall and 4-2 in conference play. Here are five stats that defined UW’s clutch win over Ohio State:

The Badgers lost almost all of a 17-point halftime lead, but hit on 25 of 28 free throw attempts and posted 70-68 win over the Buckeyes.

Mar 26, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler motions to his team during the first half of the NIT quarterfinals against the Georgia Bulldogs at Value City Arena. Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch-USA TODAY NETWORK

The Buckeyes shot a woeful 32.1% from the field in the first half, but hit over half their field goals (51.6%) in the second half, helping them get back into the game.

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Wisconsin is 2-2 in Peacock-only games this season: a big win over Arizona, tough losses to Michigan and Illinois, then a decisive home win over Minnesota. Ohio State enters ranked No. 32 in KenPom. That slot is far below the trio of top teams listed, but also a substantial step above Minnesota’s ranking of No. 114.

No. 24 Wisconsin staved off a late rally by Ohio State, extending its winning streak to six with a 70-68 victory Tuesday night.

Fueled by strong play from veteran wing John Tonje, Wisconsin prevailed from the foul line late to secure its fourteenth win of the 2024-25 season. Tonje logged a game-best 17 points off a perfect 10-of-10 mark from the free throw line in the victory.

After a few days off to regroup, Ohio State (10-6, 2-3 B1G) heads to Madison tonight to face No. 24 Wisconsin (13-3, 3-2 B1G) in a key conference matchup that marks the Buckeyes’ second game in a row against a top-25 team and kicks off a tough three-game stretch.