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Badgers Gear Up for Season Opener Against Pioneers in "Garding Against Cancer" Showdown
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers are set to face the University of Wisconsin–Platteville in the Garding Against Cancer game, following a narrow exhibition loss to Oklahoma.
- The Wisconsin Badgers will host the University of Wisconsin–Platteville on Monday for the ninth-annual Garding Against Cancer game at the Kohl Center.
- In their exhibition opener, the Wisconsin Badgers lost to Oklahoma 84-83, featuring a roster with seven new players, including senior guards Nick Boyd and Andrew Rohde.
- Head coach Greg Gard will lead the Wisconsin Badgers into the regular season after evaluating new talent in a closely contested exhibition match against Oklahoma.
Why It Matters
This matchup is significant not only as the season opener for the Wisconsin Badgers but also as a charitable initiative supporting cancer awareness, reflecting the teams commitment to community engagement and social causes.