Wisconsin Badgers Dominate Penn State
In an impressive display on Thursday night, the Wisconsin Badgers overwhelmed Penn State with a commanding 98-71 victory at University Park, marking their fifth consecutive triumph. Leading the charge for Wisconsin were Braeden Carrington and John Blackwell, both contributing 17 points, while Nolan Winter also made a significant impact with 13 points coupled with 10 rebounds. Nick Boyd chipped in with 11 points, helping the Badgers improve their season record to 14-5, including a solid 6-2 in Big Ten play.
Game Highlights
Midway through the first half, the Badgers began to pull away decisively, outscoring the Nittany Lions 38-9 over the final 11-plus minutes of the half, ultimately heading into halftime with a staggering 50-22 lead. An early second-half 3-pointer by Andrew Rohde extended the margin to 78-44 with just under nine minutes left in the game. Wisconsin shot 51% from the field, including a prolific performance from beyond the arc, where they made 15 out of 35 attempts; Carrington notably went 4 for 6.
Penn State’s Struggles
For Penn State, who are struggling with a six-game losing streak and only one win in their last ten outings, Josh Reed stood out with 18 points, while Freddie Dilione V added 17 and Mason Blackwood scored 14. The Nittany Lions’ record now stands at 9-10, and they remain winless at 0-8 within the conference.
Historical Context and Upcoming Matches
The victory further cements Wisconsin’s dominance over Penn State, having won six of their last eight encounters in this competition, and 19 of the past 22 dating back to 2012. Up next, Wisconsin will play host to USC on Sunday, while Penn State is set to take on Ohio State on Monday.
