Wisconsin's shooting struggles took centerstage against USC. The Badgers hit only 34% of shots from the field and 24% from 3-point range. The Badgers surrendered a 12-point lead in the final 12 minutes of the game. MADISON – Greg Gard said after Wisconsin’s previous home game that it is “amazing when you make shots.”

The Badgers had a 12-point lead with 12 minutes to play, but USC came charging back to end Wisconsin's five-game win streak

The Journal Sentinel will have live coverage from the Kohl Center as Wisconsin faces USC. Follow along for all the updates throughout the day.

Chad Baker-Mazara made five 3-pointers and scored 29 points, Ezra Ausar added 17 points, and USC beat Wisconsin 73-71 to snap the Badgers’ five-game win streak

For the first time in 22 days the Wisconsin Badgers have lost a basketball game. They failed to extend their win streak to six games Sunday afternoon, falling to the USC Trojans 73-71.

Game summary of the USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAAM game, final score 73-71, from January 25, 2026 on ESPN.

USC Men's basketball needed a restart after a frustrating home loss to Northwestern last time out, and the Trojans' 73-71 win against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday afternoon was nothing short of a much-needed refresher.

The USC Trojans and the Wisconsin Badgers meet Sunday at Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. ET.

The USC Trojans will be back on the road on Sunday, Jan. 25, to face a Wisconsin Badgers team that has been on fire offensively during their five-game win streak in Big Ten play.