Wisconsin Badgers to Face Oklahoma State in Final Exhibition Game

Greg Gard Tests Deep Rotation in Exhibition Wins

The matchup marks Wisconsin’s third exhibition contest following victories over UW-Parkside and UW-Green Bay, where the Badgers secured 94-71 and 96-77 wins, respectively. Across those two outings, head coach Greg Gard utilized a deep 11-man rotation to evaluate roster combinations.

During the opening win against UW-Parkside, Nolan Winter paced the squad with 15 points and nine rebounds, shooting 7 of 9 from the floor. Transfer Eian Elmer contributed 14 points, while Owen Foxwell, Will Garlock, and Victory Onuetu also finished in double figures. Jack Janicki earned the start at shooting guard, and Onuetu started at center while Austin Rapp managed a rehabilitation schedule.

The second exhibition against UW-Green Bay presented a stiffer challenge as Wisconsin held a narrow 43-42 lead at halftime before pulling away in the second half. Rapp returned to action, which limited freshman Jackson Ball to four minutes on the floor. Foxwell led the offensive charge with 21 points, six assists, and four steals.

Additional bench production came from Braeden Carrington, who scored 20 points by hitting four shots from beyond the arc across 17 minutes. Zach Kinziger logged 19 minutes, and Trey Autry played 13 minutes off the bench, while Elmer, Onuetu, and Winter again reached double figures.

Wisconsin Sets Starting Five Before Denver Opener

Wisconsin enters Tuesday’s contest with a confirmed starting five consisting of Owen Foxwell, Jack Janicki, Eian Elmer, Nolan Winter, and Victory Onuetu. The exhibition serves as the final tune-up for the Badgers before they tip off the regular season next Monday against Denver.

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