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Wisconsin opens home slate against Minnesota

Jan 6, 2007 - 3:29 PM Minnesota (7-8) at No. 4 Wisconsin (14-1) 4:37 pm ESTMADISON, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- No. 4 Wisconsin tries to continueits success in Big Ten Conference play at home Saturday when itentertains Minnesota.The Badgers (14-1, 0-0) have been nearly unbeatable at the KohlCenter in conference play, winning 38 of their last 40 games.They are 83-5 at home against Big Ten foes under coach Bo Ryan.Off to its best start since the 1913-14 team won went 15-0,Wisconsin is seeking its 11th straight win overall.The Badgers have been paced by swingman Alando Tucker, who isaveraging 20.6 points per game. He scored 29 points on 11-of-19shooting in Sunday's 62-54 win over Georgia.Already having endured a coaching change this season, the GoldenGophers (7-8, 1-0) opened conference play with a 65-59 victoryover Purdue on Wednesday. Lawrence McKenzie scored 23 points topace Minnesota.McKenzie leads the Gophers in scoring at 16.3 points per game.Minnesota is seeking its first three-game winning streak of theseason.