The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 72-60, on Wednesday night at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) drives to the basket against Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) is defended by Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) moves the ball under pressure from Wisconsin guard Kobe King (23) and forward Nate Reuvers (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) looks for room to pass as Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) passes away from the defense of Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson (21) and forward Ethan Happ (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) defends against Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson (21) is defended by Illinois forwards Kipper Nichols (2) and iorgi Bezhanishvili during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Illinois coach Brad Underwood calls out from the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard questions a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) moves the ball against Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) drives to the basket past Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) protects the ball from Illinois guard Trent Frazier (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) moves the ball around Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Stephen Haas)
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Illinois guards Aaron Jordan (23) and Da'Monte Williams (20) and Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson wait for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin guard D'Mitrik Trice (0) moves the ball against Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
Badgers 72, Fighting Illini 60
Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) shoots over Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.
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The sophomore forward posted his first career double-double, finishing with career highs in points (22) and rebounds (10), to help UW overcome major foul trouble and some sloppy play en route to a 72-60 win over Illinois.
