MADISON, Wis. --- Greg Gard's patience with his Wisconsin Men's Basketball team has been thinning as thin as the ice on Lake Mendota with their progression so far. But heading into the Big Ten opener, he had one simple message: it will come with time. And as the game unfolded, it became clear he was right.

Early in the game, Andrew Rohde ignited the court with a quick pass to John Blackwell, who was visibly on fire in the first half. Blackwell dazzled the crowd and opponents alike, racking up an impressive 23 points before halftime.

The momentum didn't stop there. The big man from down under, Austin Rapp, came off the bench for the first time this year, stepping up and sinking a crucial three-pointer that energized the team and fans.

But the standout moment of the night came from the bi

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