How a Wisconsin men's basketball forward was injured, then gutted through win at Ohio State

Michael McCleary
Jan 10, 2024
Jan 10, 2024 Updated Jan 21, 2024

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Steven Crowl said his left knee felt as good as it ever would ahead of the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's Wednesday matchup with Ohio State.

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Fans say Wisconsin men's basketball proved a lot with win at Ohio State

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Wisconsin Ohio St Basketball — Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. shoots in front of Wisconsin'a Steven Crowl during the second half Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio.
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