Davison, Iverson led No. 22 Wisconsin over Illinois, 64-58

Davison, Iverson led No. 22 Wisconsin over Illinois, 64-58

MADISON — Brad Davison scored 18 points, Khalil Iverson added 16 and No. 22 Wisconsin held off Illinois 64-58 on Monday night.The Badgers (18-8, 10-5 Big Ten) ground out a win over Illinois (10-16, 6-9) with leading scorer Ethan Happ on the bench down the stretch.Happ, who averages 18 points, scored just six points on 3-of-7 shooting, was 0 for 3 from the foul line and had three turnovers, including one just before he sat out the final minutes.

No. 7 Michigan outlasts No. 19 Wisconsin 61-52

No. 7 Michigan outlasts No. 19 Wisconsin 61-52

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jon Teske had 17 points and 12 rebounds, holding his own inside against Ethan Happ, and Charles Matthews scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half to lift No. 7 Michigan over No. 19 Wisconsin 61-52 on Saturday.The Big Ten-leading Wolverines (22-2, 11-2) avenged one of their only losses this season despite going 0 for 10 from 3-point range in the second half.

No. 24 Wisconsin wins 4th straight, 62-51 over Nebraska

No. 24 Wisconsin wins 4th straight, 62-51 over Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. — Wisconsin star Ethan Happ had trouble getting going on the offensive end in the second half.Brad Davison was happy to help.The sophomore guard scored 10 of his 13 points after halftime to fuel No. 24 Wisconsin's decisive surge in a 62-51 win over Nebraska on Tuesday night."He made some big shots at the end," Badgers coach Greg Gard said. "We got some separation and he closed the door.

Happ, Wisconsin hand No. 2 Michigan its 1st loss, 64-54

Happ, Wisconsin hand No. 2 Michigan its 1st loss, 64-54

MADISON — Ethan Happ scored 26 points and had 10 rebounds as Wisconsin handed No. 2 Michigan its first loss of the season, breaking away in the final minute for a 64-54 victory Saturday.Fans rushed the floor after the Badgers (12-6, 4-3 Big Ten) finished off the upset.

Wisconsin renews contract for coach Paul Chryst

Wisconsin renews contract for coach Paul Chryst

MADISON — Wisconsin renewed football coach Paul Chryst's five-year contract through January 2024 on Friday.Chryst is entering his fifth season with the Badgers, who wrapped up a relatively disappointing season at 8-5 (5-4 Big Ten) with a dominating 35-3 win in the Pinstripe Bowl over Miami.

Tennessee, Wisconsin arrange home-and-home series

Tennessee, Wisconsin arrange home-and-home series

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee and Wisconsin have arranged a home-and-home series for the next two seasons.Wisconsin will face Tennessee at Knoxville's Thompson-Boling Arena on Dec. 28.

Happ leads No. 22 Wisconsin to 71-52 win over Penn State

Happ leads No. 22 Wisconsin to 71-52 win over Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Ethan Happ had 22 points and eight rebounds as No. 22 Wisconsin stopped a two-game slide by routing Penn State 71-52 on Sunday night.The struggling Nittany Lions were without coach Patrick Chambers, who was suspended for the game after shoving Penn State freshman guard Myles Dread during a timeout Thursday in a loss at Michigan.

Banton helps Western Kentucky beat No. 15 Wisconsin 83-76

Banton helps Western Kentucky beat No. 15 Wisconsin 83-76

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Western Kentucky rode a big performance from a freshman guard to another win over an AP Top 25 opponent.Dalano Banton nearly had a triple-double and the Hilltoppers caught fire in the second half to beat No. 15 Wisconsin 83-76 on Saturday.Banton had eight points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, helping Western Kentucky beat a ranked foe for the second time this season.

Taylor runs for 205 yards in Wisconsin's Pinstripe victory

Taylor runs for 205 yards in Wisconsin's Pinstripe victory

NEW YORK -- Jonathan Taylor ran for 205 yards and a touchdown and topped the 2,000-yard season mark to help Wisconsin rout Miami 35-3 in a chilly Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday night.Taylor, just a sophomore, ripped off runs of 39 and 41 yards and was sensational at Yankee Stadium and combined with a defense that forced five turnovers to help a Wisconsin (8-5) team ranked fourth in the first AP Top 25 poll salvage its fifth straight bowl victory.

Wisconsin QB Hornibrook sidelined for bowl game, Coan starts

Wisconsin QB Hornibrook sidelined for bowl game, Coan starts

MADISON — Wisconsin will start Jack Coan at quarterback in the Pinstripe Bowl against Miami with Alex Hornibrook sidelined by a recurrence of concussion symptoms.Coach Paul Chryst said Thursday that Hornibrook, a third-year starter, took part in more than two weeks of bowl practice before symptoms returned.

Marquette beats No. 12 Wisconsin 74-69 in OT; Howard has 27

Marquette beats No. 12 Wisconsin 74-69 in OT; Howard has 27

MILWAUKEE -- Markus Howard scored 27 points, freshman Joey Hauser added 15 and hit big, late-game shots and Marquette grinded out a 74-69 win in overtime over No. 12 Wisconsin on Saturday.Sam Hauser had 13 points and 14 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (8-2).

Happ scores 20, rallies No. 12 Badgers past Rutgers 69-64

Happ scores 20, rallies No. 12 Badgers past Rutgers 69-64

MADISON — Ethan Happ scored 20 points and D'Mitrik Trice added 14 as No. 12 Wisconsin rallied to beat Rutgers 69-64 on Monday night.Nate Reuvers finished with 10 points, and Happ, who scored 12 second-half points, shot 10 of 17 from the field as Wisconsin (8-1, 2-0 Big Ten) closed out the win by hitting five of its last six shots.Eugene Omoruyi scored 17 points and had eight rebounds for the Scarlet Knights (7-2, 0-2), who lost to a ranked opponent for the second straight game.

Trice, No. 22 Wisconsin win at No. 14 Iowa 72-66

Trice, No. 22 Wisconsin win at No. 14 Iowa 72-66

IOWA CITY, Iowa — D'Mitrik Trice scored 20 points, including a crucial 3 with 20 seconds left, and 22nd-ranked Wisconsin held off No. 14 Iowa 72-66 on Friday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.Ethan Happ had 13 points, seven boards and five assists for the Badgers (7-1), who handed the resurgent Hawkeyes their first loss of the season.