The gashes to the No. 23 University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's defense came often in the first half from its underdog opponent. Though it was nothing the Badgers offense couldn't hold off early in an eventual 94-69 blowout win over Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Monday in the Kohl Center.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball hosts SIU-Edwardsville at Kohl Center
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) guards SIUE Cougars guard Darius Robinson (7) during the first half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd, left, and Wisconsin Badgers forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) defend SIUE Cougars forward Myles Thompson (21) during the first half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) defends SIUE Cougars forward Jo Valrie (33) during the first half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Will Garlock (23) defends SIUE Cougars forward Myles Thompson (21) during the first half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives to the basket during the second half of a game against SIUE at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) pursues a loose ball over SIUE Cougars forward Jo Valrie (33) during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots over the defense of SIUE Cougars forward Darrion Baker (4) and SIUE Cougars forward Jo Valrie (33) during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) is defended by SIUE Cougars guard Darius Robinson (7) during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts after scoring during the second half of a game against SIUE at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Jack Janicki (5) drives to the basket over the defense of SIUE Cougars forward Jo Valrie (33) during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) ends up in the stands after driving the lane during the second half of a game against SIUE at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) comes up with a turnover during the second half of a game against SIUE at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Hayden Jones (13) looks to pass around the SIUE defense during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Andrew Rohde (7) drives the baseline against the defense of SIUE Cougars forward Jo Valrie (33) during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots around the defense of SIUE Cougars forward Jo Valrie (33) during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) drives to the basket between the SIUE defense during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) puts up a shot over the defense of SIUE Cougars guard CJ Hall (2) during the second half of a game between the the teams at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
