Wisconsin and UCLA are set to clash at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Wisconsin heads into the game after a standout showing from John Blackwell, who dropped 28 points in their commanding 84-69 win over USC.

Los Angeles; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -3.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Wisconsin visits UCLA after John Blackwell scored 28 points in Wisconsin's 84-69 victory against the USC Trojans.

Wisconsin is among the biggest risers in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. The team’s 2-0 week, which consisted of a home win over Ohio State and a road triumph over USC, resulted in a rise from receiving votes to No. 19 in the latest edition of the poll. The team’s vote total increased from 29 to 194.

The Badgers will play two games this weekend on their West Coast visit — their first-ever Big Ten matchups against Southern Cal and UCLA.

The voters in the coaches and media polls rewarded the Badgers after victories over Ohio State and USC last week.

John Blackwell finished with 28 points and Max Klesmit added 18 for the Badgers, who defeated the Trojans, 86-69, Saturday at Galen Center.

LOS ANGELES — The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team is on a hot streak.

Following a hectic divisional round weekend, five former Wisconsin Badgers advanced to play in the NFL conference championship round. All four remaining teams feature at least one UW alumnus, ensuring that a former Badger will hoist the Super Bowl trophy on Feb. 9.

The Badgers continue their Los Angeles trip with their first-ever Big Ten game at the historic Pauley Pavilion.

Sophomore guard John Blackwell’s 28-point performance led the victory. He excelled as USC dedicated its game plan to stopping leading scorer John Tonje — who was held scoreless on 0-of-3 shooting. Trojans head coach Eric Musselman had much to say postgame about Blackwell’s play and the Badgers’ overall quality.

LOS ANGELES — The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team continues to cement itself as one of the country's elite squads, and voters in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings have noticed. The Badgers allowed a 20-4 run in the second half, but they showed the strides they've made with a resilient effort down the stretch.

The Wisconsin men's basketball team continues to surge upwards in the Associated Press poll, amid an undefeated streak that dates back to mid-December.