The Badgers are 22-7 overall and 12-6 in the Big Ten following a loss at No. 8 Michigan State on Sunday. Quad 1: 6-6. Offensive efficiency: No. 11. Defensive efficiency: No. 31. USA Today: No. 2 vs. Montana in Milwaukee. ESPN: No. 3 seed vs. Chattanooga in Milwaukee. CBS: No. 2 seed vs. Norfolk State in Milwaukee.

The University of Wisconsin basketball team is taking a cautious approach with their senior guard as he works his way back from a lingering injury. Max Klesmit's availability moving forward remains uncertain after missing Saturday's 71-62 road loss to No.

The Spartans (24-5, 15-3 Big Ten) have won five straight, putting them in position to contend for the conference championship with a week left in the regular season. The Badgers (22-7, 12-6) had won six of seven. Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson overcame foul trouble in the first half to finish with 11 points, six assists and five rebounds.