Ice-Cold Wisconsin Drops Border Battle To Gophers 59-52

The Wisconsin Badgers fell so far behind in an ice-cold shooting first half they couldn’t come all the way back in a 59-52 loss to Minnesota Thursday night.  The Badgers hit just 23 percent of their shots and trailed 29-14 at intermission.  Center Ethan Happ finished with 17 points and eight rebounds, but missed six-of-seven free throws.  Nate Reuvers was the only other Badger in double figures with 12.  Wisconsin’s record falls to 10-4 after a second straight loss, 2-1 in Big Ten Conference play.  The Badgers go on the road for a Sunday game at Penn State next.