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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball takes on host No. 8 Illinois
Wisconsin's Andrew Rohde attempts to block Illinois' David Mirkovic during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois' Keaton Wagler drives against Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington during the first half on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois' Brandon Lee, left, battles for a loose ball with Austin Rapp, right, during the first half against Wisconsin on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's John Blackwell encourages his team during the first half against Illinois on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks with his team during the first half against Illinois on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington (0) and Nolan Winter, right, battle for a rebound during the first half against Illinois on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's John Blackwell shoots against Illinois during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Nick Boyd drives against Illinois' Ben Humrichous during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's John Blackwell celebrates a 3-pointer against Illinois during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's John Blackwell takes a shot as Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic attempts to block during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of Tuesday's game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois's Zvonimir Ivisic and Wisconsin's Austin Rapp fight for a rebound during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Nick Boyd drives against Illinois' Jake Davis during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Nick Boyd goes to the basket against Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's John Blackwell drives against Illinois' Keaton Wagler during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Austin Rapp goes to the basket between Zvonimir Ivisic, left, and Tomislav Ivisic during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic attempts to block Nolan Winter's shot during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's John Blackwell drives against Illinois' Jake Davis during the second half Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Austin Rapp celebrates an overtime win over Illinois on Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Andrew Rohde celebrates a win with his fans Tuesday after the Badgers beat Illinois in overtime in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Austin Rapp celebrates a win over Illinois on Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington celebrates an overtime win over Illinois on Tuesday in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard celebrates with John Blackwell after an overtime win over Illinois on Feb. 11 in Champaign, Ill.
Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington celebrates after an overtime win over Illinois in Champaign, Ill.
