Badgers Survive Washington Scare, Advance to Quarterfinals

0:00On March 12, number 23, Wisconsin pulled out a close win over Washington, 85-82 in the third round of the Big Ten, Tournament. John Blackwell led the way with a career-high 34 points, including 6-3 pointers and 10 rebounds. Nick Boyd chipped in 23 points with 5 from deep. The Badgers built an 18-point lead in the second half, but the Huskies fought back to within one late. Andrew Rowe to seal day with two free throws in the final seconds after Zoom Diallo missed the potential game, tying three at the buzzer. Wisconsin's hot shooting from beyond the arc made the difference, hitting 15-3s overall. That comes right after they set a school record with 18 and a win over Purdue last weekend. It's their Big Ten leading 23rd game, with 10 or more threes this season. Washington got strong games from Honestinebach, with 25 points in 16 rebounds, plus 24 from Diallo. Still, the Huskies end their season as 16 wins and 17 losses.

1:02Wisconsin now heads to the quarterfinals to face number 9 Illinois on Friday, a rematch of their 92-90 overtime thriller back in. February, the Badgers looked poised to keep rolling in the tournament.