MINNEAPOLIS — Tyler Wahl collected the loose ball as the clock expired with a wide smile, tossed it up softly and yelled after again winning on the Williams Arena floor.
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Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl, left, and forward Steven Crowl celebrate the team's win over Minnesota on Tuesday at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The two Badgers forwards are Minnesota natives.
Craig Lassig, Associated Press
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Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl, left, and forward Steven Crowl celebrate the team's win over Minnesota on Tuesday at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The two Badgers forwards are Minnesota natives.
Craig Lassig, Associated Press
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Photos: Border Battle good to Wisconsin men's basketball with win at Minnesota
Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl, left, and forward Steven Crowl celebrate the team's win over Minnesota on Tuesday at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The two Badgers forwards are Minnesota natives.
Craig Lassig, Associated Press
Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore dunks over Minnesota guard Mike Mitchell Jr., as guard Elijah Hawkins (0) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Craig Lassig
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