Wisconsin Extends Win Streak to Six With 87-84 Win Over UT Rio Grande Valley

Badgers' Balanced Scoring Attack Too Much for Vaqueros

The Wisconsin Badgers kept their winning streak alive on Tuesday night, defeating the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 87-84 in Madison. The Badgers were led by a balanced scoring attack, with four players scoring in double figures. Wisconsin's defense also played a key role in the victory, forcing 15 turnovers and holding the Vaqueros to just 38.5% shooting from the field.

The Badgers took control of the game early, building a 12-point lead in the first half. The Vaqueros cut the lead to four points with just over 10 minutes remaining in the game, but Wisconsin responded with a 9-0 run to put the game away.

Tyler Wahl led the Badgers with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Connor Essegian added 17 points. Steven Crowl and Chucky Hepburn also chipped in with 15 and 14 points, respectively. For the Vaqueros, Justin Johnson led the way with 21 points, while Quinton Johnson added 17 points.

The Badgers' victory was their sixth straight and improved their record to 6-1 on the season. The Vaqueros fell to 3-5 with the loss.

Takeaways from the Game

• Wisconsin's balanced scoring attack was too much for the Vaqueros to handle. Four Badgers scored in double figures, and they were able to get contributions from all over the court.
• Wisconsin's defense was also key in the victory. They forced 15 turnovers and held the Vaqueros to just 38.5% shooting from the field.
• The Badgers' win was their sixth straight and improved their record to 6-1 on the season. They will look to continue their winning streak on Saturday when they host the Marquette Golden Eagles.