CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Nolan Winter didn't recall anyone seeming down in the University of Wisconsin men's basketball locker room following an 86-80 defeat at Illinois on Tuesday. The sophomore forward said heads were held high and talks centered around an eagerness to improve for the Badgers' next game against Butler on Saturday in Indianapolis.
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Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. grabs a rebound between Wisconsin's Steven Crowl, left, and Jack Janicki on Tuesday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois fans hold mock newspapers with the headline Curdled Dreams in Champaign as the Wisconsin basketball team is introduced at the beginning of an NCAA college basketball game between Illinois and Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis, right, drives to the basket as Wisconsin's Carter Gilmore defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis, right, drives to the basket under pressure from Wisconsin's John Blackwell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois forward Will Riley drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Wisconsin's Xavier Amos (13) blocks the shot of Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard applauds his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) shoots as Wisconsin's Jack Janicki during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois guard Tre White dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) and Wisconsin's John Tonje battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) shoots as Wisconsin's Nolan Winter defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis drives to the basket between Wisconsin's Nolan Winter (31) and Carter Gilmore during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic, left, and Wisconsin's Max Klesmit watch a loose ball go out of bounds Tuesday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois guard Tre White, right, drives to the basket as Wisconsin's Steven Crowl defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Wisconsin's John Tonje drives to the basket as Illinois' Kylan Boswell defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois upset Wisconsin 86-80. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois guard Tre White, left, and Kylan Boswell (4) help up Kasparas Jakucionis during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois upset Wisconsin 86-80. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Wisconsin's Max Klesmit (11) drives to the basket past Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois upset Wisconsin 86-80. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois upset Wisconsin 86-80. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Wisconsin's John Tonje, center, has his shot blocked by Illinois guard Tre White (22) as Tomislav Ivisic also defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois upset Wisconsin 86-80. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Wisconsin's Nolan Winter shoots over Illinois guard Tre White during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois upset Wisconsin 86-80. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Wisconsin's Nolan Winter shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois upset Wisconsin 86-80. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

