Analyzing the stats that defined Wisconsin’s big win over Washington

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The Wisconsin Badgers bounced back on Tuesday with a decisive 88-62 victory over the Washington Huskies.

Wisconsin found an early rhythm offensively, allowing it to build a lead and never look back. The Huskies didn’t have an answer for John Blackwell or Steven Crowl, who both had huge games. Blackwell, who struggled against Oregon, including an 0-6 mark from beyond the arc, had one of his best games of the year, scoring 24 points on 4-of-7 shooting from three. Crowl, meanwhile, had a nice first half against Oregon, though turned the ball over four times in the second half of the deflating loss. He then scored 12 points against Washington, only turned the ball over once and notched four assists.

In the aftermath of the big victory, here are a few stats that defined the result. These numbers will be important for Wisconsin moving forward, especially when it travels to East Lansing for a huge game against the Michigan State Spartans on Sunday.

Wisconsin’s 10 made threes

MADISON, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 25: Xavier Amos #13 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after hitting a three point shot during the second half of the game against the Washington Huskies at Kohl Center on February 25, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Wisconsin lost to Oregon partially due to struggles from beyond the three-point arc. The team only made seven of its twenty-eight attempts (25%), which was its lowest mark of the season. The Badgers aren’t crazy dependent on threes, though it helps to make open looks. The team just couldn’t make anything on Saturday.

That rate improved against Washington on Tuesday night, as Wisconsin went 10-of-30 from beyond the arc. While it still sits lower than the team’s season average, it usually wins when it reaches double-digit made threes. It will be crucial for the Badgers to make these good looks on Sunday against a very talented Spartans team.

Wisconsin’s 13 offensive rebounds

MADISON, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 25: Greg Gard head coach of the Wisconsin…

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Author : Badgers Wire

Publish date : 2025-02-26 20:10:00

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