Photos: Wisconsin Badgers offense finds success in victory over struggling Northwestern Wildcats
The 21st-ranked University of Wisconsin men's basketball team ended a two-game losing streak with a balanced offensive attack en route to a 68-51 victory over the unranked Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten battle Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.
Wisconsin forward Aleem Ford, left, shoots against Northwestern guard Chase Audige during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts as he watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin guard Jonathan Davis, center, drives against Northwestern guard Chase Audige, left, and guard Anthony Gaines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, battles for the ball against Northwestern forward Miller Kopp, left, and center Ryan Young during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin guard Jonathan Davis, right, shoots against Northwestern guard Chase Audige during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, front right, shoots as Northwestern guard Chase Audige guards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Northwestern center Ryan Young, left, shoots against Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, goes up for a shot against Northwestern forward Miller Kopp, left, and forward Pete Nance during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, left, and Northwestern forward Pete Nance chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice, right, looks to pass against Northwestern guard Chase Audige, left, and guard Boo Buie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Northwestern guard Boo Buie, left, drives to the basket against Wisconsin guard Jonathan Davis during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Northwestern forward Pete Nance, left, and Wisconsin forward Micah Potter battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Northwestern guard Ty Berry, left, shoots as Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice guards during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin guard Jonathan Davis, right, drives to the basket past Northwestern forward Miller Kopp, left, guard Chase Audige (1) and forward Pete Nance (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Northwestern forward Pete Nance, right, drives as Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers guards during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Northwestern forward Pete Nance, right, shoots over Wisconsin forward Micah Potter during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
Wisconsin guard Jonathan Davis, center, celebrates with forward Tyler Wahl, left, and guard Brad Davison after scoring a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2021.
While Micah Potter said Sunday night he didn’t want to get into the specifics of the Badgers' recent meeting, the senior — who scored a team-high 19 points in UW's 68-51 victory over Northwestern — acknowledged he thought it was a productive discussion.
“Man, it’s been an amazing four years but there have also been a lot of ups and downs and hills and valleys,” UW senior guard Brad Davison said. “We’ve been through a lot on the court and off the court.”
Get the latest postgame updates after the 21st-ranked Badgers defeated the Wildcats 68-51 in a Big Ten showdown Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
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