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3 quick takeaways from Badgers buzzer beating win over Minnesota: 2nd halfs are becoming a thing
- John Blackwell nailed the game-winning three to lift Wisconsin to a 78-75 victory over Minnesota.
- Wisconsin flipped the script with a strong second half, scoring early and sustaining momentum.
- Braeden Carrington supplied a season-high 21 points, including seven threes, providing a critical spark.
- Wisconsin overcame a slow defensive start, allowing Minnesota a hot start before tightening up in the second half.
- Wisconsin built a late lead after a 38- point stretch in the first 12.5 minutes of the second half.
- Carrington’s emboldened play helped Wisconsin counter Minnesota’s early lead and maintain pressure.
- Wisconsin limited Minnesota’s impact from outside in the second half, curbing three-point production.
- Wisconsin extended its winning streak in the series with another Border Battle win.
- John Blackwell and Nick Boyd contributed timely three-pointers to sustain Wisconsin’s rhythm.
- The final sequence culminated in a narrow one-possession win as Minnesota forced a late tie.
- The win improved Wisconsin’s season narrative with a notable second-half performance.
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