Wisconsin vs Penn State: Where to Watch, Game Time, and More

Wisconsin vs Penn State: Where to Watch, Game Time, and More
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High Stakes in Wisconsin’s Final Regular-Season Game

As the NCAA Tournament approaches, the Wisconsin men’s basketball team is well-positioned to secure a top-four seed when pairings are announced next Sunday. Yet, despite this comfortable standing, the stakes have risen unexpectedly for UW’s final regular-season clash.

To ensure additional rest before their opening game in the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis, the Badgers (23-7 overall, 13-6 in the Big Ten) must defeat Penn State (15-15, 5-14) at the Kohl Center this Saturday afternoon.

Thanks to Purdue’s defeat against Illinois on Friday night, a victory over the Nittany Lions would guarantee Wisconsin a double-bye, which is awarded to the top four teams in the regular season standings.

Historical Edge and Offensive Potential

Eliminated from participating in the Big Ten tournament, Penn State is out of the running for a top-15 finish. The Nittany Lions have never emerged victorious at the Kohl Center and last tasted victory in Madison back in 1995.

Although the Badgers’ offensive efficiency has slightly waned recently, this game promises a high-scoring affair. Wisconsin maintains an average of over 80 points per game, while the Nittany Lions are close behind, averaging 78.7 and having scored 80 or more points in 15 games this season.

Game Viewing and Listening Options

TV and Streaming

  • Stream: The game streams live exclusively on Peacock, accessible with a subscription.
  • Commentators: Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and Jess Settles (analyst) will provide commentary for the game.

Game Timing

  • Date: Saturday, March 8
  • Time: The game tips off at noon at the Kohl Center in Madison.

Radio Broadcast

  • Listen: Catch the game on FM-97.3 in Milwaukee, AM-1310, and FM-101.5 in Madison, and via the Varsity Network app.
  • Announcers: Matt Lepay (play-by-play) and Brian Butch (analyst) are set to narrate the action.

SiriusXM Radio

  • Channels: Tune into Channel 85 for the Wisconsin broadcast and Channel 389 for the Penn State broadcast.

Betting Odds and Miscellaneous

  • Odds: Wisconsin is favored by 11.5 points.
  • Over/Under (O/U): Set at 152.5

Upcoming Schedule

Stay tuned for updates, including the March 8 game against Penn State at noon.

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