The scene of Wisconsin men's basketball's upset of No. 3 Marquette from courtside
Here's a look at the Badgers' victory over their I-94 rival in photos.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) and guard AJ Storr (2) celebrate as fans rush the court after defeating Marquette Golden Eagles at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard AJ Storr (2) celebrates after dunking the ball and getting a foul called on Marquette Golden Eagles in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit celebrates after winning the I-94 Rivalry over Marquette on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) walks off the court at halftime during the game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) shoots the ball against Marquette Golden Eagles guard Chase Ross (2) in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) dribbles the ball against Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit shoots over Marquette's Tyler Kolek during Saturday's 75-64 upset of the No. 3 Golden Eagles. Klesmit scored 21 points and made all of the Badgers' 3-pointers in the first half.
Wisconsin Badgers guard AJ Storr (2) shoots the ball against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) shoots the ball against Marquette Golden Eagles guard Stevie Mitchell (4) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) knocks the ball out of the hands of Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl looks to shoot against Marquette forward Oso Ighodaro in the second half Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard AJ Storr dribbles against Marquette's Ben Gold during the second half of Saturday's game at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) and guard AJ Storr (2) help up guard Chucky Hepburn (23) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) and forward Steven Crowl (22) walk off the court in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin's Carter Gilmore, center, and guard Connor Essegian celebrate during the Badgers' 75-64 victory over No. 3 Marquette on Saturday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard speaks to his players in the second half against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit celebrates with a dunk after a 75-64 upset win over No. 3 Marquette on Saturday at the Kohl Center. Klesmit scored all 21 of his points in the first half.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) celebrates after defeating Marquette Golden Eagles at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Isaac Lindsey (10) celebrates after defeating Marquette Golden Eagles at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) celebrates after defeating Marquette Golden Eagles at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Fans rush the court after the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team defeated then-No. 3 Marquette on Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kohl Center in Madison.Â
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