No. 18 Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Starting lineups, statistics, broadcast info and a prediction

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INDIANAPOLIS - The Wisconsin Badgers' run through the Big Ten tournament continues this afternoon against UCLA at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Tip off will at 1:30. The winner will face the winner of the Oregon-Michigan State quarterfinal at noon Saturday.

Here is what you need to know matchup.

Wisconsin Badgers probable starters​

25 - John Blackwell, 6-4, G, 15.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.2 apg

11 – Max Klesmit, 6-4, G, 9.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.7 apg

9 - John Tonje, 6-5, G, 18.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.7 apg

22 – Steven Crowl, 7-0, C, 9.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.6 apg

31 – Nolan Winter, 7-0, F, 10.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.0 apg

Wisconsin:Schedule || Roster || Statistics

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UCLA Bruins probable starters​

0 – Kobe Johnson, 6-6, G, 7.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.0 apg

2 – Dylan Andrews, 6-2, G, 7.1 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 3.3 apg

3 – Eric Dailey, 6-8, G/F, 12.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.4 apg.

34 – Tyler Bilodeau, 6-9, F, 14.0 ppg., 4.4 rpg, 1.5 apg

55 – Skyy Clark, 6-3, G, 8.0 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.8 apg

UCLA:Schedule || Roster || Statistics

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A look back at the first meeting between Wisconsin and UCLA​

The Badgers erased an eight-point deficit with 4 minutes to play and had a chance to win the game in the final seconds, but John Blackwell’s shot was blocked by William Kyle III. UW lost, 85-83.

John Tonje finished with 24 points, 16 in the first half. Blackwell had 23 points, 18 in the second half.

Highlights of the Badgers victory over Northwestern​

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: No. 18 Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Starters, statistics, TV info, score

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