Sophomore steps up when called on by shorthanded Wisconsin men's basketball
Michael McCleary
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The Badgers, facing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights without John Blackwell due to injury and with Max Klesmit limited due to foul trouble, couldn't get back into the game after a poor start.
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian has seen his offensive production drop during his sophomore season, averaging just 3.9 points in 8.1 minutes per game, but he's still finding ways to improve.
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Rutgers forward Mawot Mag defends against Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn during the first half Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.
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Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi blocks the shot of Wisconsin guard AJ Storr during the first half Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.
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Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi dunks against Wisconsin during the first half Saturday in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers scored the game's first nine points and dominated in the paint and in rebounding.
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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard watches Chucky Hepburn keep the ball inbounds during the first half Saturday against Rutgers.
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Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn drives to the basket against Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi during the second half Saturday in Piscataway, N.J.
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Omoruyi blocks the shot of Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl during the second half. Omoruyi had eight blocks.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard watches play against Rutgers during the second half.
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Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian has seen his offensive production drop during his sophomore season, averaging just 3.9 points in 8.1 minutes per game, but he's still finding ways to improve.