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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball beats Iowa 64-52
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) shoots the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) dribbles the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) shoots the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) shoots the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Isaac Lindsey (10) successfully shoots the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) dunks the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) celebrates with teammates after making a three point shot against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) celebrates after Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) drew a foul in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) dribbles the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery (22) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers smile as “Varsity” plays after their victory against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) shoots the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) reacts after making a three point shot in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) reacts to Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (14) shoots the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) speaks with Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard during a free throw in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) runs onto the court before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) passes the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) dribbles the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers walk to the bench during a timeout against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) dribbles the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) dribbles the ball to the basket against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) high-fives fans before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers managers clear the court after a timeout in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers honorary captain Brian Butch waves to the crowd before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard speaks with his assistant captains during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (14) and guard Max Klesmit (11) double teams Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (14) attempts to block the shot of Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
From left to right, Wisconsin Badgers guard Justin Taphorn (13), guard Ross Candelino (30), guard Justin Taphorn (13) and guard Luke Haertle (12) watch the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) and guard Ahron Ulis (1) attempt to block the shot of Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard yells at players to sub in the game in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guards Isaac Gard (15), Ross Candelino (30) and Isaac Lindsey (10) smile after defeating Iowa Hawkeyes 64-52 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) is introduced before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) is introduced before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Jordan Davis (2) looks to pass the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Jordan Davis (2), guard Connor Essegian (3), forward Tyler Wahl (5) and guard Kamari McGee (4) walk to the bench for a timeout in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers student section wave as “Varsity” plays after the Badgers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 64-52 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
