Ohio State strives to hand Wisconsin rare home defeat

Facing Wisconsin on its home court will present a challenge for Ohio State in a Big Ten matchup Saturday afternoon in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin (15-6, 7-3) overcame an 18-point halftime deficit in a 67-63 home victory over Minnesota on Wednesday, tied for the largest second-half comeback in school history.

Ohio State (14-6, 6-4) turned back a second-half rally for an 84-78 victory over visiting Penn State on Monday, its third win in four games.

John Blackwell had 23 points and...