(AP) -- Wisconsin has been impressive in climbing toward the top 10 even though it is still without its best inside player. A victory on Tuesday night could give the 11th-ranked Badgers a share of first place in the Big Ten.
Their opponent also has its eyes on that spot.
Illinois will go for a fifth consecutive victory and a second straight over a ranked foe as the Illini try to become the first visitors to win at the Kohl Center this season. (MORE)