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The Wisconsin Badgers defeated Northwestern 85-73 in their Big Ten opener after a dominant first half.

Wisconsin's offense excelled in the first half with 15 assists on 17 made field goals.

Coach Greg Gard made his first starting lineup change of the season, moving Austin Rapp to the bench. It was for multiple reasons.

MADISON – The Wisconsin band’s playing of AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” at halftime of the Badgers’ Big Ten opener against Northwestern was perhaps fitting.

After all, the Badgers struck quickly in the first half to build a massive first-half lead – and survived a subpar second half – en route to an 85-73 win over Northwestern on Dec. 3 at the Kohl Center.

The Badgers had a 23-point lead at halftime – their largest of the season – after scoring a se

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