The second-ranked University of Michigan men’s basketball team is set to host Wisconsin on January 10 at the Crisler Center, where the Wolverines (14-0, 4-0 Big Ten) will encourage fans to wear blue for a Blue Out event. The game is scheduled to tip off at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on CBS, featuring commentary by Kevin Harlan, Bill Raftery, and Robbie Hummel.
Michigan enters the matchup with a favorable all-time series record against Wisconsin, holding a 98-78 advantage, including a strong 60-24 at home in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines have turned around their record against the Badgers in recent years, winning 10 out of the last 14 encounters after a streak of challenges between 2007 and 2017.
In their last face-off, Michigan staged a remarkable comeback from an 11-point deficit to secure a 59-53 victory in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship, showcasing their resilience and competitive spirit.
The Wolverines remain one of six undefeated teams in college basketball, alongside other top teams, and recently achieved a narrow 74-72 win against Penn State. This victory marked U-M’s 14th straight win in games decided by four points or fewer and snapped a remarkable streak of 10 consecutive wins by 18 points or more, a record not seen since Duke’s dominating performance in the 2003-04 season.
Michigan has been showcasing a dominant season so far, with multiple wins by large margins, including 10 victories by 20 or more points, and 8 of those by 30 or more. The team boasts a balanced scoring attack, with five players averaging double-digit points. Leading the charge are the trio of Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara, who account for 40% of the team’s offense.
Lendeborg has excelled in various areas with double-figure scoring in 10 games and consistently contributing rebounds and assists. Johnson has recently emerged as a key player, recording back-to-back games with over 20 points, earning Him Big Ten Player of the Week honors. Mara has also made his mark with his defensive prowess, averaging over two blocks per game and frequently showcasing his shot-blocking abilities.
As Michigan gears up for this highly anticipated game against Wisconsin, fans can look forward to an exciting matchup that continues to build on the Wolverines’ remarkable season.