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Blackwell's Record-Breaking 34 Points Power Badgers Past Washington
13 Mar
Summary
- John Blackwell set a new school record with 34 points in the tournament game.
- Wisconsin broke the single-season school record for three-pointers made with 374.
- The Badgers improved to 20-0 when scoring 80 points this season.
Wisconsin secured a thrilling 85-82 victory over Washington, advancing to the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals for the 27th time in 29 appearances. This win improved the Badgers' overall record to 23-9.
John Blackwell was the standout performer, breaking the school's Big Ten Tournament single-game scoring record with 34 points, alongside 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals. He also set new tournament records for field goals made (14) and attempts (34).
The Badgers' offense was potent from beyond the arc, making 15 three-pointers to surpass the previous single-season school record of 366 with a new total of 374. This marked their 20th game with at least 10 threes, contributing to a 20-0 record when scoring 80 points.
Graduate student Nick Boyd also contributed significantly with 23 points and matched a Big Ten Tournament record with nine assists. The team's efficient ball movement, evidenced by only six turnovers, further secured their advancement.
