The No. 10 University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team (12-3, 6-2 Big Ten) returned to action Wednesday night against Northwestern University (6-7, 3-7 Big Ten), a team that has struggled mightily since winning three consecutive games to start Big Ten play.
The Badgers relied on balanced scoring and consistent, tough defense en route to their sixth conference victory. Four Badgers scored double figures and Wisconsin held Northwestern to only 18 points in the second half, securing a comfortable 68-52 victory.
Sophomore forward Tyler Wahl shined in his second consecutive start. Wahl has flourished in his new starting role and recently replaced senior forward and fellow Lakeville North High School alum Nathan Reuvers in the starting lineup.