Minnesota lost to Wisconsin at the Kohl Center 66-60. With the loss, the Gophers drop to 2-7 in conference play and 11-7 on the season. Payton Willis led all scorers with 17 points.
The first half was a sluggish affair, and neither team shot the ball well. The Gophers regularly settled or were forced into contested mid-range and deep twos. Minnesota once again had more turnovers than three point makes in a half. Payton Willis and Jamison Battle combined for just seven points on 3-12 shooting. Outside of a solid Eric Curry offensive performance, there was little to speak positively about on the offensive side of the floor.