Updated Dec. 30, 2025, 2:43 p.m. CT
The Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball teams haven’t met since 2019. Their first meeting in six years could be a particularly challenging game for the Panthers.
That’s because UWM played a Horizon League game last night before taking the short trip to Madison, while the Badgers are coming off an eight-day holiday break.
The Panthers have played two games against power-conference opponents, losing at Indiana, 101-70, and at then-No. 11 Texas Tech, 80-63. They are also just 1-5 away from home.
The Badgers play their last non-conference game Dec. 30 before getting back into Big Ten play this weekend, hosting No. 5 Purdue. Wisconsin has won 19 straight non-league games at home and has lost just once to UWM since 1993.
UW-Milwaukee is getting impressive early results from freshman Josh Dixon, who was named Horizon League player of the week after averaging 26 points in a pair of matchups against South Dakota State and Cleveland State.
The Panthers, however, received some tough news this week.
Toledo transfer Seth Hubbard, who leads the Panthers in scoring, announced Dec. 29 that he’s out for the year with a shoulder injury.
The Badgers are already 5-0 against mid-major opponents this season, including an 88-61 victory over Central Michigan Dec. 22. The Badgers’ reserves enjoyed some extra minutes, scoring 44 points with Austin Rapp leading the way with 18.
Here’s how to watch and listen to tonight’s game at the Kohl Center:
Wisconsin vs UW-Milwaukee start time
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 30
- Time: 6 p.m. CT
What channel is Wisconsin basketball vs UW-Milwaukee on? TV, livestream
- TV: BTN
- Stream: You can stream the game on the Fox One or Fox Sports apps. Also, Fubo has a free trial for new subscribers.
- Announcers: Chris Vosters (play-by-play) and Bruce Weber (analyst) will call the action.
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How can I listen to Wisconsin vs UW-Milwaukee on the radio?
Is the Wisconsin vs UW-Milwaukee game on SiriusXM Radio?
- Yes, the Wisconsin broadcast is on Channel 384.
Wisconsin-UW-Milwaukee odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Dec. 30.
- Spread: Wisconsin -21.5
- O/U: 155.5
- Moneyline: Wisconsin -5000, UW-Milwaukee +1400
Wisconsin basketball schedule 2025-26
Here are the next five games for the Badgers (all times Central)
- Dec. 30: vs. UW-Milwaukee, 6 p.m.
- Jan. 3: vs. Purdue, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 6: vs. UCLA, 8 p.m.
- Jan 10 at Michigan, noon or 1 p.m.
- Jan 13 at Minnesota, 6 p.m.
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