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Badgers comeback to beat Michigan

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Bronson Koenig (File Photo by David Stluka)

With the Badgers down, guard Bronson Koenig responded with a 10-point run in the second half, two driving baskets and two three-pointers to lead 17th ranked Wisconsin to a 68-64 win over the Michigan Wolverines at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin (15-3, 4-1 Big Ten) moved back into a first-place tie with Maryland (16-2, 4-1).  The Terrapins had the night off and will play next at Iowa on Thursday.

John Beilein’s struggles against Wisconsin continued.  The Wolverines (12-7, 2-4) are now 2-16 against the Badgers.

Koenig finished with 16 points to lead the Badgers.  Vitto Brown and Nigel Hayes added 13 points each.  Ethan Happ had 11 points, six rebounds and two steals.

Zak Irvin scored 21 points to lead the Wolverines.

The Badgers return to action on Saturday against the Minnesota Gophers in the Twin Cities.

AUDIO: Bronson Koenig on getting more aggressive in the second half :14

AUDIO: John Beilein on falling to 2-16 vs. Wisconsin :14

Badgers get semifinal date with Indiana

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The Wisconsin Badgers added another Top 25 win to their resume, knocking off the Michigan Wolverines 68-59 in the Big Ten Tournament

Bo Ryan

Bo Ryan

quarterfinals in Chicago today.

Ben Brust scored 16 points and Traevon Jackson added 14 to lead the Badgers, while Trey Burke had 19 to lead all scorers for the Wolverines.

Wisconsin hit just 3 of their first 21 shots to start the game but trailed only by three at halftime (20-17).  Wisconsin hit 17 of 28 from the field in the second half to take control and beat the Wolverines for the second time this season.

Bo Ryan improved to 11-1 against Michigan coach John Beilein and is 17-5 all-time against the Wolverines.

The win gives the Badgers a semi-final date against Big Ten Champion Indiana in Saturday’s semifinals.  Wisconsin beat Indiana in the only previous meeting this season in Bloomington.