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Wisconsin Blows Out Central Michigan 88-61 Behind 44 Bench Points and 25 Assists

Greg Gard expects John Blackwell to be fine, with Nolan Winter walking after a late ankle scare.

Overview

  • Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp scored 18 points each, with Rapp adding seven rebounds and four 3-pointers off the bench.
  • Wisconsin recorded 25 assists on 29 made field goals, including nine assists from reserve guard Jack Janicki.
  • The Badgers’ bench produced 44 points, their most in a game since at least the 2006-07 season, according to UW sports information.
  • John Blackwell did not play due to an undisclosed injury, and Winter left late with an apparent ankle issue but was walking afterward, per Gard.
  • Wisconsin improved to 8-4 overall and 7-0 at home after a dominant second half, while Central Michigan dropped to 4-9.