Struggling Wisconsin, Ohio State eye Big Ten revival

Fortunately for Wisconsin and Ohio State, there are no ties in basketball because of one of the struggling teams is guaranteed a much-needed victory Thursday in Columbus, Ohio.

The Badgers (12-8, 4-6 Big Ten) have dropped three straight and six of seven. The Buckeyes (11-10, 3-7) have lost two in a row and seven of eight.

They've each reached the halfway point of the conference schedule.

"Obviously, we're in a little d