Wisconsin Badgers do not blowout Marquette often. This is the first time they’ve beaten Marquette by 15+ points since 1993-1994 season when the Badgers won 71-52. Wisconsin needed this game. They already dropped one non-conference game to St. Mary’s at the start of the year, and if they lost again, they have some work to do in the non-conference. Wisconsin came out with a fury in the second half as the Badgers dominated with a 77-61 victory. It is their first win against Marquette in Madison since 2013.

Player of the Game: Brevin Pritzl – Holy shit, where did this come from? Pritzl had a huge game with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Pritzl is a guy that I mentioned in the preseason as he needed to step up for Wisconsin to be successful. He did not have a great three years before this season. Pritzl nailed three threes and grabbed six offensive rebounds. If he can be this good in the post, Pritzl will be a factor.

Honorable Mention: Brad Davison – He didn’t do a ton, but Davison played well yet again for Wisconsin. To me, it feels like he’s become the guy at this point in the season. Davison is the player that the Badgers rely on for a big bucket. He finished with 15 points and hit one big three in the second half as Marquette tried to crawl back in this game.

The Thing I Liked: Badgers collected at the free-throw line – One of the ways you keep a team at bay is by making your free throws. Wisconsin could not miss from the line. They went 18 for 20 from the charity stripe. That’s a significant improvement for Wisconsin as they struggled with their free throws all season in 2018-2019. If they can continue to attack the lane and get fouls plus make their free throws, they’re looking good.

The Thing to Watch: Wisconsin’s Micah Potter hearing is Thursday – Greg Gard announced to the hearing with Micah Potter is set for Thursday. They will make their ruling from there. If Potter gets reinstated, he can play in the Legends Classic. And if he doesn’t, he will sit for another month. Wisconsin has looked fine without him thus far.

Next up: Wisconsin gets ready for UW-Green Bay on Thursday evening. The Phoenix does not have a defense to save their souls. They cannot stop a sneeze. Badgers should roll in this one, but the letdown is possible after their big win against Marquette.

Charlie.