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Badgers pull off the upset over Michigan State (AUDIO)

January 18, 2016 By Bill Scott

Ethan HappThe Wisconsin Badgers beat a ranked opponent for the first time under interim head coach Greg Gard, pulling out a 77-76 win over the fourth-ranked Michigan State Spartans at the Kohl Center on Sunday.

Junior guard Bronson Koenig hit a three-pointer with 26.8 seconds left, then after Wisconsin forced a turnover with a full-court press, Koenig hit Ethan Happ in the lane and Happ scored on a reverse layup.

The Badgers (10-9, 2-4 Big Ten) not only snapped their three-game losing streak, but they beat the Spartans (16-3, 3-3) for the 11th time in the last 13 games at the Kohl Center.

It also gives the young Badgers a big shot of confidence after suffering their four Big Ten losses by just 15 points this season.

Koenig hit 4 of 8 three-pointers and led all scorers with 27 points.  Nigel Hayes added 25 points and seven rebounds, while Happ had 14 points and eight boards.

Denzel Valentine, who missed a last second potential game winning three, finished 4 for 8 from distance and had 23 points.  Matt Costello turned in a solid performance as well with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

The Badgers dominated at the free throw line, hitting 29 of 36 (70.7%), while the Spartans got  just 16 chances and made 12.

The Badgers hit the road this Thursday for a Big Ten matchup at Penn State.

AUDIO: Nigel Hayes said the win shows the team what they are capable of :19

AUDIO: says it was pure joy when the buzzer sounded :12

AUDIO: Greg Gard is proud of his club :21

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Filed Under: Badgers, Sports Tagged With: Badgers, Big Ten Conference, Bronson Koenig, Ethan Happ, Greg Gard, Michigan State Spartans, Nigel Hayes



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