Overview
- John Blackwell scored 23 points and produced Wisconsin’s final seven, drilling a three with 19 seconds left and sealing the win at the line.
- Nick Boyd totaled 21 points, including the jumper that gave the Badgers their first second-half lead at 51-50 with about 6:30 remaining.
- Minnesota used a thin rotation with only seven players seeing action as Bobby Durkin had 20 points, Isaac Asuma 16 and Langston Reynolds 12.
- Wisconsin trailed 35-17 at halftime after a 5-for-28 shooting half with just one two-point make, then held the Gophers scoreless for the first 5:42 after the break to launch a 15-2 run.
- The victory moved Wisconsin to 15-6 (7-3 Big Ten) and dropped Minnesota to 10-11 (3-7), with the Badgers hosting Ohio State on Saturday and the Gophers visiting Penn State on Sunday.