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Wisconsin to be without backup guard for Saturday matchup vs. Rutgers
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For a second straight game, Lorne Bowman II will not be available for Wisconsin. Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported the news on Saturday afternoon.
Bowman did not travel to Piscataway for Wisconsin’s Saturday night showdown against Rutgers. He also missed Wednesday’s game against Minnesota with a non-COVID related illness.
Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 68-67.
#Badgers will not have Lorne Bowman tonight. He did NOT travel with team.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) February 26, 2022
Bowman has played in 22 games for the Badgers this season, averaging more than 10 minutes per contest. He’s also averaging 3 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
Saturday night’s game is key for Wisconsin as the Badgers try to keep their spot atop the B1G standings heading into the final weekend of the season.
Tip-off between Wisconsin and Rutgers is set for 6 p.m. ET. The game will air on Big Ten Network.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB