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.
Despite optimism, Wisconsin men's basketball sees parallels in 3-game losing streak
- Michael McCleary
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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard, despite a loss at Illinois, came away impressed by his bench unit, saying he needs to find more minutes for its top contributors.
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