PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team’s 8-1 Big Ten start was its best in six seasons, but it sunk to a low that it hasn’t reached since 2018.
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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 guard Noah Fernandes (2) drives to the basket against Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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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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Rutgers guard Jeremiah Williams (25) reacts after Wisconsin turnover during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers guard Jeremiah Williams (25) drives to the basket against Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) and guard Max Klesmit (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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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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Rutgers guard Jeremiah Williams (25) drives to the basket against Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian (3) and forward Steven Crowl (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers forward Aundre Hyatt (5) drives to the basket against Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn (23) and Wisconsin forward Markus Ilver (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers guard Derek Simpson (0) shoots over Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers guard Jeremiah Williams (25) reacts after scoring against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers forward Aundre Hyatt reacts after making a three point shot against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers guard Jeremiah Williams (25) blocks the shot of Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) drives to the basket against Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers guard Jeremiah Williams (25) shoots over Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers guard Jeremiah Williams (25) drives to the basket against Wisconsin guard Isaac Lindsey (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Rutgers guard Derek Simpson (0) shoots over Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. The Rutgers won 78-56. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)