Wisconsin Basketball Unveils High-Stakes Home Clash Date Against Fierce Rival Marquette – Sparks Fly Expected!

December 6 is circled in bold on the calendars of Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles fans alike, as the 2025 I-94 Rivalry heats up once more in Madison. It’s not just another game—it’s Greg Gard’s eleventh go-around against Marquette, facing off against Shaka Smart in his fifth battle with the Badgers. The stakes? Always sky-high. Wisconsin, riding the momentum of clinching four of the last six matchups—three in a row from ’21 to ’23—knows this isn’t just a rivalry, it’s a cage match for regional pride. Last season’s 88-74 loss at Fiserv Forum still stings, a contest where both squads flaunted top-15 AP Poll rankings, setting the tone for another fierce chapter. With their non-conference slate nearly locked in—featuring battles against heavyweights like BYU, Villanova, and Providence—Coach Gard’s emphasis on a robust schedule isn’t just about wins; it’s about crafting a resume that March might envy. Trust me, when you witness these kinds of matchups, you realize why this rivalry remains a beacon on the college hoops landscape. LEARN MORE

The 2025 edition of the I-94 Rivalry between the Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles in Madison, Wisconsin will be played on Dec. 6. This will be Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard’s eleventh game against Marquette and head coach Shaka Smart’s fifth against the Badgers.Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinionWisconsin’s non-conference schedule is all but finalized at this point of the summer, with marquee matchups against Marquette at home, BYU in Salt Lake City, Villanova in Milwaukee and Providence in San Diego. Head coach Greg Gard has mentioned numerous times how important a strong non-conference schedule can be for resume building, as well as playing teams similar in competition to teams the Badgers are likely to see in March.

Wisconsin has won four out of its last six matchups against rival Marquette, including three straight from 2021 to 2023. The Golden Eagles beat the Badgers last season 88-74 in Fiserv Forum, during which both teams were ranked in the top-15 of the AP Poll.