Behind a balanced scoring attack and diligent second-half defense, the Wisconsin men’s basketball team overcame a slow start to handily defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 80-59 on Jan. 10.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts to a play Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Butler Bulldogs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Alex Martin/Journal and Courier-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Steven Crowl finished with 18 points and John Tonje added 16 to lead the Badgers to an 80-59 victory over the Gophers Friday at the Kohl Center.

Sophomore guard John Blackwell led the way with 21 points off eight-of-15 from the field and four-of-four from the free throw line. Wisconsin big man Steven Crowl impressed with 18 points and 10 rebounds off eight-of-11 from the field, while wing John Tonje added 15 points and nine boards in the effort.

Minnesota plays the Maryland Terrapins after Dawson Garcia scored 22 points in the Golden Gophers' 80-59 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers.

MADISON, Wis. - Steven Crowl scored 18 points and John Tonje added 16 for Wisconsin on Friday night to help the Badgers beat Minnesota 80-59 for their fourth win in a row. Kamari McGee added 15 points, including three 3-pointers, and three steals for Wisconsin (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten).

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A Minnesota player who has been a thorn in the Badgers' side is set to play in his final game at the Kohl Center.

Dawson Garcia led Minnesota (8-8, 0-5 Big Ten) with 22 points and 10 rebounds, his fourth double-double of the season, but Wisconsin broke open a one-point

Kamari McGee added 15 points, including three 3-pointers, and three steals for Wisconsin (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten). The Badgers have won eight consecutive games against Minnesota and 17 of the last 19. Dawson Garcia made two free throws to open the scoring 40 ...

Welcome back to the Big Ten Basketball Weekend Rundown. In this edition of the Weekend Rundown, we will be updating where each Big Ten team stands in the latest version of the AP poll, as well as going over the results from Thursday to Sunday.

Some big-time clashes in the Big Ten have shaken the power rankings over the last several weeks. It’s sometimes hard to keep up with such great action almost every night in the Big Ten.