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Northwestern Downs Wisconsin 54-52 - Match Report

Boo Buie scored 13 points leading Northwestern to a 54-52 victory over Wisconsin at Kohl Center on Sunday.

Northwestern was a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Northwestern got 11 points from Chase Audige and another 8 points from Brooks Barnhizer. Boo Buie contributed 4 assists, while Brooks Barnhizer cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Wisconsin got 17 points from Chucky Hepburn in a losing cause and another 15 points from Connor Essegian. Tyler Wahl contributed 4 assists for them, while Steven Crowl had 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Northwestern were victorious, as the score was 26-24 at the break.

Northwestern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-23.

Northwestern heads into a battle against Ohio State. Wisconsin, meanwhile, will have their next action against Penn State.