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No. 1 Badgers Face Gophers in Fierce Border Battle
6 Nov
Summary
- Wisconsin Badgers are the new number one team, facing rivals.
- The Gophers, ranked 18th, possess enough talent for upsets.
- This series marks the first time Wisconsin is ranked No. 1 since 2005.
The Wisconsin Badgers, holding the No. 1 ranking, are set to face the Minnesota Gophers in Minneapolis this weekend. This marks the first time since December 2005 that the Badgers have entered the Border Battle series as the nation's top-ranked team. Wisconsin has maintained an undefeated start to the season.
The Minnesota Gophers, currently ranked No. 18, have shown flashes of their past strength, capable of upsetting highly ranked opponents despite a recent dip in performance. Historically, when either team enters this rivalry ranked No. 1, Wisconsin has swept the series.
Wisconsin enters this matchup with a 6-0-0 record, including a strong start in Big Ten play. Their defense has been particularly impressive, allowing less than a goal per game. The Gophers, however, boast 13 NHL draft picks and talented forwards like Wyatt Cullen and captain Brodie Ziemer.
The series opener is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m. CT on the Big Ten Network. Game two will be Saturday, November 7, also at 7:00 p.m. CT, streaming on Big Ten Plus.
