No. 23 Wisconsin advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament after defeating Washington 85-82 in an intense game held on Thursday at the United Center.
Key Takeaways
No. 23 Wisconsin defeated Washington 85-82 in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center. The Badgers will face No. 9 Illinois in the quarterfinals on Friday.
- John Blackwell scored a career-high 34 points for Wisconsin.
- Nick Boyd added 23 points with five 3-pointers.
- Washington's Zoom Diallo had 24 points but missed a potential tying 3 at the buzzer.
John Blackwell led the Badgers with a career-high 34 points, including six 3-pointers. Nick Boyd contributed 23 points and five 3-pointers, while Andrew Rohde's two free throws in the closing seconds secured the victory for Wisconsin.
The Badgers had to hold off a late rally by Washington after leading by as many as 18 points in the second half. The Huskies cut the lead to one point, but Zoom Diallo's potential tying 3-pointer missed at the buzzer. Diallo finished with 24 points, and Hannes Steinbach added 25 points and 16 rebounds for Washington.
Wisconsin will face No. 9 Illinois in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Badgers previously defeated the Illini in a close overtime game earlier this season, with Boyd scoring 25 points and Blackwell adding 24 points in that matchup.
The United Center hosted several games during the Big Ten Tournament, including other notable matchups such as Ohio State's victory over Iowa. The tournament continues with quarterfinals on Friday, semifinals on Saturday, and the final on Sunday.
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