UT-Rio Grande Valley at No. 19 Wisconsin Preview

Game Information

No. 19 Wisconsin looks to get back on track on Tuesday night by hosting UT-Rio Grande Valley at the Kohl Center.

The Badgers dropped out of the AP Top 25 this week after a road loss at Providence last Tuesday.

UTRGV is looking to win its first game of the season.

Chucky Hepburn - Wisconsin's leading scorer and assist man and is averaging 11.4 points and 4.9 assists per game.
Tyler Wahl - Wahl is averaging 11.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game and has been one of the Badgers' most consistent players.
Connor Essegian - Essegian is averaging 11.6 points per game and has been a key contributor off the bench.

Justin Johnson - Johnson is averaging 17.7 points per game and is the Vaqueros' leading scorer.
Xavier McDaniel Jr. - McDaniel is averaging 10.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.
A.J. Green - Green is averaging 9.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.

Wisconsin will need to find a way to replace the production of Kobe King, who is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury.

The Badgers will also need to improve their defense, which has allowed opponents to shoot 44.7% from the field this season.

UTRGV will need to find a way to score against a tough Wisconsin defense.

The Vaqueros will also need to limit their turnovers, as they are averaging 16.0 per game this season.

Wisconsin is a heavy favorite in this game, but UTRGV has nothing to lose and could be a dangerous opponent.

The Badgers should be able to win this game if they can play defense and take care of the basketball.

Prediction: Wisconsin 75, UTRGV 60