Wisconsin will be looking to maintain its perfect home record when the Badgers host in-state rival Marquette in a nonconference matchup on Saturday in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin (6-2) improved to 5-0 at home with an efficient 85-73 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday in the Big Ten Conference opener for each team.

Marquette (5-4) rallied to defeat visiting Valparaiso 75-72 in overtime Tuesday. The Golden Eagles will be playing their first true road game. Their two losses away from home were at neutral sites.

Wisconsin took control against Northwestern with a dominant first half. Junior guard John Blackwell had 23 of his 26 points to pace the Badgers to a 55-32 lead at the break.

Wisconsin had no turnovers in the first half and scored 18 points off seven Wildcats turnovers. The Badgers

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