MINNEAPOLIS — There are bad losses, but the one Sunday afternoon at the doesn’t fit in that category for the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team.
James Madison guard Noah Freidel (1) is pressured by Southern Mississippi guard Donovan Ivory (15) as he dribbles along the baseline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi won 81-71. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood yells during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin guard AJ Storr reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin guard AJ Storr (2) works toward the basket as Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and head coach Brad Underwood talk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin guard AJ Storr (2) works toward the basket as Illinois guard Terrence Shannon, back, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin guard AJ Storr (2) gestures after making a 3-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin guard AJ Storr (2) gestures after making a 3-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois forwards Coleman Hawkins (33) and forward Quincy Guerrier (13) celebrate after the team's win against Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) gestures near Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) celebrates toward forward Marcus Domask (3) as time expires in their victory over Wisconsin of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois players pose for a photo after their win over Wisconsin of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois players and coaches celebrate after their win over Wisconsin of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) celebrates toward forward Marcus Domask (3) as time expires during the team's win against Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) stands on the court as Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) gestures after making a 3-point shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois forward Ty Rodgers, left, and head coach Brad Underwood hug after the team's win against Wisconsin after an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl reacts after a foul called on Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins (33) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
James Madison guard Noah Freidel (1) is pressured by Southern Mississippi guard Donovan Ivory (15) as he dribbles along the baseline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi won 81-71. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)