Badgers men’s hoops moves into AP Top 25 for first time this season

MADISON, Wis. — For the first time this season, the Badgers men’s basketball team is ranked in the AP Top 25.

Wisconsin came in at No. 22 in this week’s poll, thanks in large part to a big win over Maryland. The Terrapins were No. 13 and undefeated when they visited the Kohl Center last week, but back-to-back losses to the Badgers and Tennessee have dropped them to No. 20.

Bucky is back in the AP Top 25 pic.twitter.com/mVCI7BvWtV

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) December 12, 2022

The Badgers are off to a strong start this season, winning 8 of their first 10 games. Their two losses were both decided by 3 points or less. Wisconsin’s road ahead is nowhere near easy, however. The Big Ten currently has six teams ranked in the Top 25 including No. 1 Purdue.

The newly-ranked Badgers are back in action on Thursday when Lehigh visits the Kohl Center. The Hawks are 4-4 and have lost their last two games straight. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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