The No. 23 Wisconsin men’s basketball team (4-1) fell short in its first real test of the season against a Power Conference opponent.
A trip to Salt Lake City against No. 9 BYU was always going to peel back the layers on what this Badgers team really is right now. Four comfortable wins over mid-majors gave them a chance to build chemistry, but the first high-major punch they took landed flush. The 98–70 loss wasn’t about one cold shooting night or one matchup disadvantage.
BYU’s offensive numbers help paint the picture. The Cougars shot 48% from the field and 41% from downtown.