Wisconsin defeats Milwaukee 80-60
Wisconsin Dominates Milwaukee in Statement Win
The Wisconsin Badgers proved their mettle at home, defeating visiting Milwaukee 80-60 in a non-conference matchup that showcased the team's dominance on both ends of the court.
The game was a statement win for Wisconsin, which took control early and never looked back. At halftime, the Badgers led by 16 points (37-21), and they continued to extend their margin in the second half, outscoring Milwaukee by 20 points (43-23). The largest lead of the game came when Wisconsin's Nolan Winter scored on a layup, putting his team up by 24 points with just over three minutes left.
For the Badgers, Nick Boyd led the charge, scoring 16 points on an efficient 71.4% shooting performance from the field. He also added seven rebounds and zero three-pointers made.
Nolan Winter contributed nine points and seven rebounds for Wisconsin, while John Blackwell chipped in with eight points and four assists.
Milwaukee struggled to find its footing, particularly from beyond the arc. The Panthers shot just 14.0% from three-point range, making only one of six attempts. Sekou Konneh led Milwaukee's rebounding effort with eight boards.
Josh Dixon scored 17 points for the Panthers but was limited by a poor shooting performance, hitting just 40.0% of his field goal attempts.
The Badgers' balanced attack and strong defense were on full display throughout the game. They outrebounded Milwaukee 33-13 in defensive rebounding and forced 15 turnovers against their opponents.
Wisconsin's strong team statistics were a testament to its overall dominance. The Badgers shot an efficient 52.6% from the field, while Milwaukee struggled with just 35.7%. The Panthers also committed 23 turnovers, which Wisconsin was able to capitalize on with points off turnovers.
In the end, Wisconsin's statement win served as a confidence booster for the team heading into its next matchup. With its strong performance at home, the Badgers are now primed to take on the rest of their schedule.