WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — University of Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard has been hard on John Blackwell, but Blackwell hardly needs it.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball visits Purdue to end regular season
The Badgers looked to score a big road win while vying for position in the Big Ten tournament.
Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn, left, dribbles as Wisconsin's Austin Rapp, center, and Nick Boyd, defend during a game on Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman, Associated Press
Wisconsin' John Blackwell, right, goes up to the basket against Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman, Associated Press
Purdue head coach Matt Painter during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman, Associated Press
Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington grabs a loose ball as Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman, Associated Press
Wisconsin's Nick Boyd drives to the basket against Purdue's Oscar Cluff during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman
Wisconsin's Nick Boyd drives against Purdue's Braden Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman, Associated Press
Purdue's Gicarri Harris (24) and Daniel Jacobsen (12) defend against Wisconsin's Nick Boyd during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman, Associated Press
Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn grabs a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman, Associated Press
Purdue's Fletcher Loyer reacts to a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind.
- Craig Pessman, Associated Press
