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Sam Dekker scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures on Thursday night, leading the Wisconsin Badgers to a 101-92 exhibition victory over Ottawa University in Ottawa.
Dekker hit 9 of 11 from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and added seven assists. Ben Brust added 18 points and hit 5 of 9 from three-point range. The Badgers as a team hit 15 of 26 from distance.
George Marshall added 15 points, Duje Dukan 14 points and Frank Kaminsky 12 points in the win.
It certainly wasn’t pretty, but the Wisconsin Badgers knocked off Penn State 60-51 to
Mike Bruesewitz
win their Big 10 Opener at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin’s season long shooting slump continued for much of the game. The Badgers shot 38% from the field, 17.6% from three-point range and 50% from the free throw line, yet still held off the Nittany Lions for their 10th win (10-4, 1-0) of the season.
Ryan Evans, Jared Berggren and Ben Brust all scored 13 points and Mike Bruesewitz added 12 for the Badgers. [Read more…]
The Wisconsin Badgers fell behind UW-Oshkosh 7-0 and 12-6 before going on a
Bo Ryan
29-2 run and rolling to a 96-44 win over the Titans in an exhibition at the Kohl Center.
Senior forward Ryan Evans and redshirt freshman guard George Marshall each scored 7 points during the run. Evans finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Marshall had 11 points, 1 assist and 1 turnover.
Senior forward Jared Berggren had 16 points to lead five Badgers in double figures. Sophomore forward Frank Kaminsky and junior guard Ben Brust added 12 points each as the Badgers shot 57% from the field.
Freshman Sam Dekker contributed 5 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and a block, but coach Bo Ryan wasn’t happy with Dekker’s intensity.
AUDIO: Bo Ryan is looking for more from Sam Dekker on defense :21
Junior guard Dylan Wurtz (Kimberly, WI) scored 15 points to lead the Titans.
The Badgers open the regular season Sunday against Southeastern Louisiana.
Josh Gasser was preparing to take over as the Wisconsin Badgers starting
Josh Gasser
point guard. He worked hard in the offseason and entered training camp ready to replace the graduated Jordan Taylor.
That all came crashing down when Gasser tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during practice last week.
AUDIO: Gasser on the injury :16
Gasser met with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since injuring his knee. He’s getting used to his new roles, which include mentoring, cheerleading and a even some assistant coaching. It’ll help keep him busy in a positive way after losing his season.
AUDIO: Gasser says he wanted badly to be the point guard this season :23
Gasser thinks the Badgers will be well served in his place with the trio of George Marshall, Traevon Jackson and Ben Brust.
Gasser said he’s talked to a number of current and former UW athletes that have undergone similar fates. their advice is to listen to your doctors and avoid the urge to rush back.
AUDIO: Gasser on the timetable for his return :18
In 11 seasons under Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan, the Badgers
Josh Gasser
have never finished worse than 4th in the Big Ten.
This year, a panel of 24 Big Ten media members picked the Badgers to finish 5th. Indiana was selected 1st, followed by Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State.
The Badgers have plenty of experience back in the front court with the return of senior forwards Jared Berggren, Mike Bruesewitz and Ryan Evans. But they do have to replace veteran point guard Jordan Taylor, who led the team in scoring with an average of 14.8 ppg.
AUDIO: Bo Ryan not asking guys to be Jordan Taylor :21
Josh Gasser and red shirt freshman George Marshall are expected to assume most of the point guard duties for the Badgers this season.
The Badgers will face UW-Oshkosh in a Nov. 7 exhibition and then open the regular season Nov. 11 against Southeastern Louisiana at the Kohl Center.