Starting Five: Wisconsin hosts UT-Rio Grande Valley
Friday Night Matchup
The Wisconsin Badgers will host the UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros on Friday night at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Badgers are coming off a 71-63 win over the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Tuesday night, while the Vaqueros are coming off a 78-67 win over the New Mexico State Aggies on Wednesday night.
This will be the first meeting between the two schools.
Wisconsin
The Badgers are led by senior guard Brad Davison, who is averaging 14.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
Other key players for the Badgers include junior forward Tyler Wahl (11.0 points, 4.9 rebounds per game), senior forward Nate Reuvers (10.6 points, 3.9 rebounds per game) and sophomore guard Johnny Davis (10.0 points, 3.1 rebounds per game).
The Badgers are a veteran team with a lot of experience, and they are hoping to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season.
UT-Rio Grande Valley
The Vaqueros are led by senior guard Javon Levi, who is averaging 17.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
Other key players for the Vaqueros include senior forward Lesley Varner II (13.6 points, 6.0 rebounds per game), junior forward Chauncey Harris (11.9 points, 4.9 rebounds per game) and sophomore guard Marek Nelson (10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds per game).
The Vaqueros are a young team with a lot of potential, and they are hoping to make a name for themselves in the WAC this season.
Prediction
The Badgers are a heavy favorite in this game, but the Vaqueros are a talented team that could give them a run for their money.
I predict that the Badgers will win the game, but the Vaqueros will keep it close.
