Overview
- Wisconsin improved to 5-1 with a 104-83 semifinal win in San Diego, advancing to face TCU, which upset No. 10 Florida 84-80, in Friday’s championship game on FOX.
- Nick Boyd delivered a career-high 36 points with seven rebounds, seven assists and zero turnovers on 15-of-25 shooting; a reporter noted he is the first Division I player in 15 years to post at least 35-7-7 with no turnovers.
- Austin Rapp added 20 points on five 3-pointers with eight rebounds, and Nolan Winter posted 19 points and 10 boards for his fourth double-double of the season.
- The Badgers owned a 14-7 edge on offensive rebounds and a 32-14 margin in fast-break points, building a 51-32 halftime lead and controlling tempo throughout.
- Providence’s Jason Edwards led the Friars with 20 points, and head coach Kim English called the performance “a step in the wrong direction,” citing issues with defense, hustle and focus.