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3 quick takeaways from the Badgers 71-63 win over Northwestern

The No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers continued their winning streak with a 71-63 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats, improving to 5-0 in conference play, which is their best start since 2015.

In the win, the Badgers were extremely efficient, shooting 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from three, while feasting from the free throw line with 26 attempts. Additionally, they scored 1.2 points per possession in a slower game.

Defensively, the Badgers gave up 22 points to Boo Buie, but Northwestern shot just 42.6 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from three, while averaging 1 point per possession.