Wisconsin will try to keep its strong start to the 2026-27 regular season rolling when it hosts Delaware on Friday night at the Kohl Center in the first-ever meeting between the programs.
The Badgers opened the campaign with a 75-68 win over Denver on Monday night, and now return home for another nonconference test at 6:30 p.m. Wisconsin’s 20-game nonconference home winning streak at the Kohl Center began in November 2023 and remains tied for the longest active streak in the Big Ten.
Foxwell gives Wisconsin a steady base
One of the clearest positives from the Denver game was Owen Foxwell’s regular-season debut. The Wisconsin guard scored 14 points and had a game-high seven assists, giving the Badgers a composed presence in the backcourt as they settled into the new season.
That kind of production matters in early nonconference games, especially when the opponent is unfamiliar. Wisconsin and Delaware have never met before, so the Badgers will again need to set the tone quickly at home.
A homestand with more to prove
Friday’s game is only the next step in a busy stretch at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin is scheduled to continue its homestand against Fairfield on Tuesday Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m., which means the Delaware matchup also serves as another chance to build rhythm before the schedule tightens further.
The immediate task is straightforward: protect the home court, keep the streak alive, and avoid giving a first-time opponent any early encouragement. After the Denver win, Wisconsin has already shown it can get the job done, but Delaware will arrive with the incentive that comes from being part of a first-ever meeting.
Tipoff for Wisconsin against Delaware is set for Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Kohl Center.
