MADISON, Wis. — For the first time in school history, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers are the top team in men’s college basketball this week, according to the Associated Press poll.
Wisconsin (26-2), which is No. 1, received 35 first-place votes and a total of 1,747 points from a nationwide media panel to edge Ohio State (24-3) for the top spot. The Buckeyes, who own an 11-game winning streak, earned 31 first-place votes and 1,728 total points.