Brian Butch is Money

A Brian Butch bank shot 3-pointer was the difference tonight as the Badgers upset the Indiana Hoosiers in Indiana, 68-66. It was a fitting end to the game, in which Wisconsin threw up 26 3 point shots, with 10 of them falling in. Analysts after the game couldn't stop talking about how much of a prayer Butch's shot was. Butch is no stranger to taking 3's, but to bank in the game winner is pretty incredible.

Eric Gordon and D.J. White were again the forces to be reckoned with for the Hoosiers, combining for 40 points. The leader for the Badgers was Jason Bohannon, as all 18 of his points came of the long ball.

It was a close game throughout, with Indiana leading much of the way. Wisconsin stayed with them because of their beyond the arc shooting, and stole one from the Hoosiers at Assembly Hall.

Wisconsin improves to 10-2 in the Big Ten, one game back of Purdue.

Badgers Hold Off Indiana Comeback

After cruising to a 20 point second half lead, the Wisconsin Badgers were able to hold off an Indiana comeback and earn a 62-49 victory. It was an impressive win for the Badgers, and a much needed one at that. The Badgers will head on the road for the next five of their seven games, including one at Indiana. They'll probably spilt the season series, but it's a lot better winning the first one and going for a second, then losing at home and then fighting for a win on the road. Badgers did a good job of containing Eric Gordon (16 pts, most in the 2nd half), although D.J. White did put up 22.

Nevertheless, it was a convincing win for the Badgers, who have been on a roll (minus Purdue) since they upset Texas to crawl back into the Top 25. This Badger team is really surprising me, I expected them to be top four Big Ten, but not this good. Bo has them playing really good basketball, and they are also getting good play from the man you see in the top left of this posting, the worst McDonald's All-American selection ever!