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Recap: Wisconsin handles UW-River Falls 78-62 in exhibition game to start season

The Wisconsin Badgers took care of business on Wednesday, beating the UW-River Falls Falcons 78-62 in an exhibition game in a game where they overcame some adversity to pull off the victory.

It wasn't the prettiest game for Wisconsin, who had lapses defensively and scoring droughts on multiple occasions offensively, but the Badgers managed to pull away with a comfortable lead in the second half after the Falcons cut the deficit to just three points.

Here’s our recap of Wisconsin’s 78-62 win over UW-River Falls on Wednesday.

1st Half

Starting Five: John Blackwell, Max Klesmit, John Tonje, Nolan Winter, and Steven Crowl

Missouri transfer John Tonje scored the first points for the Badgers, hitting a sweet wing three, but from there, Wisconsin.