Wisconsin vs Illinois

Wisconsin pulls the upset in Champaign

Illinois led the entire game but was forced into overtime with a huge comeback by the Badgers

Wisconsin hit some key shots in the last 6 minutes to erase a 12 point deficit and to win the game in overtime

Wisconsin executed its offense to perfection down the stretch and in overtime

Wisconsin outscored Illinois on points on turnovers 23-6

Illinois was 11-19 from the free throw line for 57.1%

Wisconsin hit 8 of 15 from range for 53.3% in the second half

Wisconsin was led by Nick Boyd who had 25 points & 5 assists. John Blackwell added 25 points

Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp hit 3 three pointers in the comeback in regulation

Illinois’ was led by Keaton Wagler with 34 points & 7 assists

Wisconsin overcomes a tough loss at Indiana with a huge resume win. Likely advances them to top of our 9 seed with chances to move higher

Illinois loses two games in a row. They were down two starting guards for the game however

Wisconsin has two great road wins on its resume- @Michigan and @Illinois.

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard “One heck of a college basketball game between two great teams”

More from Gard “Dont get bored with the basics and the fundamentals”

Illinois’ head coach Brad Underwood , “We had guys playing different positions defensively”