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No. 24 Wisconsin Overpowers Campbell 96-64 Behind Blackwell's 31 in Opener

A retooled lineup with three transfer starters delivered efficient shooting in a decisive close.

Overview

  • Wisconsin finished on a 31-4 run after Campbell pulled within five inside the final nine minutes.
  • The Badgers shot 50.7% from the field, 39.3% from three and 17 of 19 at the foul line.
  • Transfer guard Nick Boyd scored 21, while Nolan Winter added 17 points with 12 rebounds.
  • Wisconsin forced 19 turnovers with 11 steals as its defense tightened late.
  • Campbell’s DJ Smith scored 23 in John Andrzejek’s head-coaching debut, but the Camels missed their final 12 field-goal attempts.