In that regard No. 11 Wisconsin’s play spoke volumes Tuesday night. Saturday the Badgers experienced their most frustrating ... displayed a more balanced attack despite a big night from John Blackwell. Get daily updates on the Packers during the season.

No. 12 Wisconsin takes on the Penn State Nittany Lions after John Blackwell scored 25 points in Wisconsin's 74-67 victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

The Badgers close the regular season with a Saturday afternoon matchup with the Nittany Lions at the Kohl Center.

John Blackwell and Steven Crowl had 19 points apiece for Wisconsin, which had won 22 consecutive home games against Penn State, including 19-0 all-time at the Kohl Center. Penn State (16-15, 6-14), which trailed by 13 late in the first half, went in front 69-62 on Dunn’s turnaround from the lane.

Wisconsin basketball (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) returns to the hardwood on Saturday afternoon against the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-15, 5-14 Big Ten).

MADISON – Each Monday, the Journal Sentinel will look at the Wisconsin men's basketball team’s previous week and assess how its résumé has changed and stacks up to the competition. All rankings are through Sunday unless noted otherwise.

Sophomore guard John Blackwell and graduate center Steven Crowl finished with 19 points each but the Badgers fell at the Kohl Center.

No. 12 Wisconsin faces the Penn State Nittany Lions after John Blackwell scored 25 points in Wisconsin's 74-67 victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.