Bucky's 5th Quarter · Mar 8, 2024
3 quick takeaways from the Badgers 78-66 win over Rutgers
Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY SportsThe Wisconsin Badgers closed out their season at the Kohl Center with a 78-66 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, marking a much-needed victory with the season dwindling.
With the win, the Badgers dropped to 19-11 on the season and 11-8 in conference play, as they climbed to being tied for fourth in the Big Ten standings.
Offensively, Wisconsin shot 45 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from three, which was a pleasant sight, as the deep ball was instrumental in both of the team’s major runs.
Defensively, the Badgers allowed Rutgers to shoot 44.6 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three in an up-and-down defensive game.