MADISON, Wisc. - Northwestern fell to No. 10 Wisconsin 68-52 at the Kohl Center on Wednesday.Â
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Chase Audige scored 16 points, including shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range, to lead the Wildcats in scoring. It marks the team-leading fourth game this season in which Audige has led the 'Cats in scoring. Pete Nance contributed eight points and tied his season-high with 12 rebounds, while Miller Kopp also chipped in 10 points.Â
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The Wildcats struggled to contain Wisconsin's offense early in the first half, falling behind by 29-17 with 8:37 remaining in the period. However, Northwestern stormed back on a 16-7 run to cut the lead to four with 3:49 remaining, thanks to eight points from Audige.
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Despite Northwestern winning the turnover battle five to four, the Badgers took a 41-34 lead into the half. Both teams shot 52% from the field in the period, but Wisconsin hit seven free throws compared to none for the 'Cats.
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Audige led the way for Northwestern with 10 points at the half, while Nance added seven points while leading all players at the break with four rebounds.Â
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The Wildcats came out of the break playing inspired defense, holding the Badgers scoreless for a 5:21 stretch and forcing nine straight misses to cut the deficit to five early in the second period.
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Wisconsin pulled away with a 12-0 run of their own to open up a 17 point lead with 10 minutes to play and never looked back.
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Chicago's Big Ten Team returns to the court on Saturday as they travel to University Park to take on Penn State. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. CT and will be televised on BTN.
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Chase Audige scored 16 points, including shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range, to lead the Wildcats in scoring. It marks the team-leading fourth game this season in which Audige has led the 'Cats in scoring. Pete Nance contributed eight points and tied his season-high with 12 rebounds, while Miller Kopp also chipped in 10 points.Â
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The Wildcats struggled to contain Wisconsin's offense early in the first half, falling behind by 29-17 with 8:37 remaining in the period. However, Northwestern stormed back on a 16-7 run to cut the lead to four with 3:49 remaining, thanks to eight points from Audige.
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Despite Northwestern winning the turnover battle five to four, the Badgers took a 41-34 lead into the half. Both teams shot 52% from the field in the period, but Wisconsin hit seven free throws compared to none for the 'Cats.
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Audige led the way for Northwestern with 10 points at the half, while Nance added seven points while leading all players at the break with four rebounds.Â
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The Wildcats came out of the break playing inspired defense, holding the Badgers scoreless for a 5:21 stretch and forcing nine straight misses to cut the deficit to five early in the second period.
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Wisconsin pulled away with a 12-0 run of their own to open up a 17 point lead with 10 minutes to play and never looked back.
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Chicago's Big Ten Team returns to the court on Saturday as they travel to University Park to take on Penn State. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. CT and will be televised on BTN.