The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a stunning upset on January 10, 2026, defeating the No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines 91-88 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. This handed Michigan (previously 14-0 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play) their first loss of the season, while improving Wisconsin to 11-5 (3-2 in conference).
The game was a back-and-forth thriller with five lead changes in the second half. Michigan held a 14-point lead in the first half, taking a slim 38-37 advantage into halftime. Wisconsin exploded in the second half, outscoring Michigan 54-50, fueled by exceptional three-point shooting.
The Badgers hit a season-high 15 three-pointers on 33 attempts (45.5%), including a scorching 10-of-17 after the break. This marked the most threes by any Big Ten team on the road this season and powered their comeback from that early deficit.
Key performers for Wisconsin included:

John Blackwell: 26 points (9-of-16 shooting, 4 threes)
Nick Boyd: 22 points, 6 assists, perfect 5-of-5 from the free-throw line
Aleksas Bieliauskas: Career-high 17 points (5 threes)
Braedon Carrington: 12 points

Wisconsin shot 50% from the field overall (29-of-58) and made clutch plays down the stretch to hold off Michigan’s late push.
Michigan remained competitive with balanced scoring, but couldn’t match Wisconsin’s hot outside shooting. The loss snapped Michigan’s unbeaten start under coach Dusty May and served as a statement win for Wisconsin—their first victory over a No. 2-ranked team since 2019.
This high-scoring Big Ten battle showcased elite shot-making and resilience, with the Badgers’ perimeter barrage proving decisive in one of the season’s biggest upsets so far.