Wisconsin Badgers knew they had one more cupcake before a rivalry showdown with Marquette on Sunday. Badgers did not want to take the McNeese Cowboys too lightly. Hell, I don’t know how any team can take any mid-major team lightly after what happened to Kentucky this week. Badgers had a great second half with 46 points and beat McNeese by 17 points. Badgers were able to find scoring without Kobe King who missed the game after his injury suffered in practice on Monday. Brad Davison led Wisconsin in scoring as they win 83-63.

Player of the Game: Brad Davison – Badgers received a scoring boost from Davison who had 24 points. He had an offensive rating of 155 per KenPom in this game. Davison had a great scoring night. He made all of his free throws, made three of four 3-pointers and missed only one shot total in the game. Who knows if Davison can be the top dog throughout the season, but this is a good start. The Badgers guard had not been shooting the ball well to start the year, and he responded with three made 3-pointers last night.

Honorable Mention: Aleem Ford – It is amazing how people can play a sport after dealing with a sickness. I work out with a cold from time to time yet it’s not my favorite thing. Ford did not practice on Monday because he was sick. Then on Wednesday night, Ford erupted for 16 points. He made five of his seven shots from the field and two 3-pointers. This is the second straight game for Ford with double-figures. That is a significant step for him as he did not do that last season.

What to watch: How do the Badgers deal with Reuvers foul trouble? – This feels like a real issue for Wisconsin with Micah Potter being out until mid-December. Badgers had to use walk-on Walt McGory for 24 minutes yesterday. While I understand it’s a cool story he played 20+ minutes, which will likely not work out for them in Big Ten play or against better competition.

Next up: Wisconsin stays home and welcomes their rival Marquette on Sunday afternoon. Wisconsin will try to get their first resume of win of the season. You have to think there is some weariness on the Badgers’ side as King could be missing for this one plus their lack of strong play against St. Mary’s. Badgers are going to need a big afternoon from Reuvers.

Charlie.