3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's dominant victory over UCLA

Michael McCleary
Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025 Updated Mar 17, 2025

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INDIANAPOLIS — The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team, just under two months ago, let UCLA stay within striking distance in a two-point road loss.

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