Wisconsin showcased their sharp shooting in the first half, hitting 10 three-pointers to build a commanding 51-34 lead over Michigan State. Nick Boyd led the Badgers with 20 points, shooting 4-for-5 from beyond the arc.
Michigan State struggled to find their rhythm, with Jeremy Fears and Carson Cooper combining for multiple missed shots early in the game. The Spartans mounted a brief 9-0 run but couldn't overcome Wisconsin's hot shooting from the perimeter.