Preview: Wisconsin Visits Ohio State in Big Ten Rematch COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — A pivotal Big Ten rematch awaits Tuesday when the Wisconsin Badgers visit the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Wisconsin (18-7, 10-4 Big Ten), riding a three-game winning streak, aims to complete a regular-season sweep after defeating the Buckeyes 92-82 in Madison on Jan. 31. Ohio State (16-9, 8-6), coming off a non-conference home loss to Virginia, seeks to protect its home court and bolster its NCAA tournament resume. The matchup features two of the conference’s premier guards in a head-to-head duel. Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd enters in torrid form, averaging 24.3 points over his last three games. He scored 21 points in the first meeting against Ohio State. For the Buckeyes, Bruce Thornton is coming off a 28-point performance against Virginia and scored 18 in the loss at Wisconsin. The Badgers have found their offensive rhythm, scoring 92 points in three of their last four contests, including wins over then-Illinois and Michigan State. Their recent success has been marked by clutch play, with an overtime road win at Illinois and a narrow overtime loss at Indiana. Ohio State’s season has been defined by streaks, alternating wins and losses in its last six games. Home performance has been a strength, however, with the Buckeyes winning 11 of 13 at Value City Arena this season. Their defense will be tested by a Wisconsin team that leads the Big Ten in scoring offense during conference play. Beyond the star guards, Wisconsin’s John Blackwell (24 points vs. Michigan State) provides a secondary scoring punch. Ohio State will look for production from forwards Amare Bynum and Christoph Tilly to counter Wisconsin’s balanced attack. A win for Wisconsin would solidify its hold on second place in the conference standings. For Ohio State, a victory is crucial to avoid a season sweep and maintain positioning in a crowded middle tier of the league. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Tuesday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.