Preview: Wisconsin Badgers at Oregon Ducks EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — The surging Wisconsin Badgers, riding high after a dominant win, visit the struggling Oregon Ducks in a nonconference men’s basketball matchup Wednesday night at Matthew Knight Arena. Wisconsin (19-8) enters with momentum, having won six of its last eight games. The Badgers are coming off an impressive 84-71 victory over Iowa on Sunday, fueled by a near-triple-double from star guard Nick Boyd. The junior scored 27 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished 10 assists in that win, continuing a torrid stretch. Over his last seven games, Boyd is averaging 22.4 points and 5.7 assists, establishing himself as one of the Big Ten’s most dynamic players. Oregon (10-17) snapped a four-game skid with a narrow 71-70 road win at Southern California last Saturday. Forward Kwame Evans led the way with 21 points, showcasing his scoring ability. The Ducks, however, have found consistent success elusive, particularly on offense, where they have been held under 65 points in four of their last eight contests. This game, organized by the Big Ten, pits teams on opposite trajectories. Wisconsin’s balanced attack, which also features reliable contributors Nolan Winter and John Blackwell, will test an Oregon defense that allows an average of 73.6 points per game. The Ducks will need Evans to replicate his recent scoring outburst and find supplemental offense to keep pace. For Wisconsin, this contest represents a critical opportunity to bolster its NCAA tournament resume before a tough closing stretch that includes games at Purdue and against Maryland. Oregon, meanwhile, looks to build on its last victory and find a signature win in an otherwise disappointing season. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. CST Wednesday. Wisconsin travels to face Washington next on Saturday, while Oregon visits Northwestern.