The Wisconsin Badgers couldn’t miss in a 116-85 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night time.
The 116 factors had been essentially the most Wisconsin has ever scored on the Kohl Middle. The Badgers made 21 threes, which is a program report.
Sophomore John Blackwell had a season-high 32 factors. He made six of his 10 three-point makes an attempt, together with this jumper that prolonged Wisconsin’s result in 38-30 late within the first half.
Blackwell knocked down this long-range shot about three minutes into the second half to offer the Badgers a 64-47 benefit.
Friday night time additionally marked the primary time Wisconsin crossed the century mark in a Large Ten sport since 1993.
Wisconsin’s outburst from deep was shocking, given the Badgers had been 244th within the nation coming into Friday night time, capturing 32.48%, per NCAA.com.
After three straight losses, Wisconsin (11-3, 1-2 Large Ten) has three wins in a row, together with its first win in convention play. Heading right into a tilt with Rutgers (8-6, 1-2 Large Ten) on Monday, the Badgers will look to construct on their current surge and history-making efficiency in opposition to Iowa.
