Despite a gritty, back and forth first half and then subsequently trailing 39-37 at the intermission against rival No. 11 Wisconsin, No. 5 Marquette men’s basketball (9-1,) was able to secure a convincing 88-74 win over the Badgers (8-2, 0-1 Big Ten) in front of a record crowd (18,107) at Fiserv Forum.
The win marks the first time Marquette has beaten Wisconsin in the Shaka Smart era, with their last victory over the Badgers occurring during the 2020-21 season.