Wisconsin (0-0) vs. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (0-0)
Game: Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at the Kohl Center
Time: 7:00pm CT
Watch: BTN+
Listen: Badger Radio Network (Matt Lepay and Mike Lucas)
Pre-game notes
The Badgers are continuing their tradition of hosting a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponent to open the year. This will be the 15th consecutive year that UW opens play with an exhibition against an in-state opponent from the WIAC.
Throughout the last 15 years, Wisconsin is a perfect 15-0 against WIAC teams, and the Badgers historically hold an overall 57-4 record during exhibition competitions. UW head coach Greg Gard also has connections to the conference, as early in his coaching career he was an assistant at UW-Platteville for six years.
Wisconsin begins life without Ethan Happ, its leading scorer, rebounder and assist man from last year. The Badgers do return their likely starting back-court of D'Mitrik Trice and Brad Davison, who scored a combined 22.1 points per game last year.
UW La-Crosse earned a bid to last year's NCAA Division III Championship, and finished 17-10 with a 10-4 record in conference.
Friday night at the Kohl Center also signifies the fourth-annual Cancer Awareness game. Throughout the night, UW will recognize those who work with or have been affected by the disease.
