Wisconsin Badgers
Fairfield
November 09, 2026 | Men's Basketball
UW to meet Fairfield for second time in school history
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin men’s basketball team continues its four-game homestand with a tilt against Fairfield on Tuesday night. Tip at the Kohl Center is set for 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday’s contest will air live on Big Ten Network as Jeff Levering and former Badger standout Jordan Taylor will be on the call. Fans can also listen to the Badger Radio Network as Matt Lepay and Badger legend Brian Butch will be on the mic.
Tuesday will also serve as Military Appreciation Night. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a special Veterans Day Rally Towel, presented by Heat and Housing for Heroes.
All business at the Kohl Center https://t.co/HduEyz4765
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 8, 2026
LAST TIME OUT
The Wisconsin’s men’s basketball team defeated Delaware, 73-64, on Friday night at the Kohl Center. Braeden Carrington and Owen Foxwell led the Badgers (2-0) for their second win of the season. Carrington scored 16 points, with four coming from beyond the arc, while Foxwell added 16 and led the team with 6 assists. Newcomer Victory Onuetu had his first double-double for the Cardinal and White, with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
RISE AND FIRE
Wisconsin shot 10-for-30 (33.3%) in Friday’s win over the Blue Hens. The Badgers have gone 37-9 (80.4%) over the last three seasons when making at least 10 triples in a game. UW has won its last 13 home games when hitting double-digit treys.
Wisconsin’s 46 games with 10+ three-pointers over the last three seasons leads the Big Ten and ranks 6th in the NCAA.
That's a double-double for V6!Victory is up to 11 points and 11 rebounds https://t.co/uwQYI2z1cK
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 7, 2026
V6 IS READY TO ROLL
Onuetu was dominant in the paint in his second start for the Badgers, recording his third career double-double, and first for UW, with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Led by Onuetu, Wisconsin won the battle in the paint, outscoring the Blue Hens 28-16.
FANTASTIC FOXWELL
Foxwell continues to perform well in the young season, averaging 15 points and 6.5 assists per game. Including exhibition games, Foxwell has scored in double-digits in each of UW's five contests. The Australian has 13 assists with just two turnovers so far in the 2026-27 season, for a 6.5 ratio that ranks him third in the Big Ten.
AGAINST THE STAGS
Tuesday marks only the second meeting between the Badgers and Stags, who are located in Fairfield, Connecticut. UW earned a 76-55 win over Fairfield on Dec. 31, 1992 at the UW Field House. Michael Finley posted 24 points and 9 rebounds in the victory while Tracy Webster had 12 points and 6 assists.
