Wisconsin Badgers vs. UT Rio Grande Valley: Game Thread from

Wisconsin Badgers vs. UT Rio Grande Valley: Live Updates

Pre-Game

The Wisconsin Badgers are set to take on the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in a non-conference matchup at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers are coming off a 74-60 win over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, while the Vaqueros are coming off a 62-58 loss to the Sam Houston State Bearkats.

How to Watch

* **TV:** Bally Sports Wisconsin * **Streaming:** BTN+ * **Radio:** WIBA 1310 AM

First Half

The Badgers started the game strong, taking an early 10-0 lead. The Vaqueros fought back and cut the lead to 15-10, but the Badgers responded with a 9-0 run to take a 24-10 lead with 10 minutes remaining in the first half. The Vaqueros continued to fight and cut the lead to 31-24 with 5 minutes remaining in the first half. The Badgers held on to take a 35-28 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Second Half

The Badgers started the second half strong, scoring the first 7 points to take a 42-28 lead. The Vaqueros cut the lead to 49-42 with 12 minutes remaining in the game, but the Badgers responded with a 9-0 run to take a 58-42 lead. The Vaqueros continued to fight, but the Badgers held on to win the game 73-58.

Player of the Game

Max Klesmit led the Badgers with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Tyler Wahl added 13 points and 7 rebounds, while Chucky Hepburn added 10 points and 5 assists.

Next Up

The Badgers will next host the Marquette Golden Eagles on Tuesday, November 15th at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Vaqueros will next host the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders on Thursday, November 17th at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg, Texas.