Wisconsin Men’s Basketball Routes UW-Stevens Point in Exhibition Game
Oct 10, 2023; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Wisconsin Basgers players Chucky Hepburn, Max Klesmit and Connor Essegian speak to the media during the Big Ten basketball media days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
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In an exhibition clash that unfolded at the illustrious Kohl Center on Wednesday night, the Wisconsin Men's Basketball team dominated UW-Stevens Point. In fact, the Badgers darn near doubled up the Pointers as they emerged victorious 87-44. The annual exhibition game has consistently featured a matchup against a WIAC team for the past 18 seasons.
The Badgers seized control of the game early on when they embarked on an emphatic 12-0 run in the first half. That run gave them a double-digit lead that remained unassailable throughout the contest. By the conclusion of the first half, Wisconsin held a 42-22 lead. The second half was more of the same as they outscored the pointers 45-22 on their way to a 43-point win on their home court.
Leading the way for Wisconsin was St. John's transfer, AJ Storr, who dropped 14 points in just 19 minutes of action. Also contributing to the Badgers' dominating performance were Connor Essegian and Steven Crowl, who scored 11 points and 10 points respectively. Nolan Winter (9 points and 8 rebounds) and Chucky Hepburn (7 points, 6 assists, 4 steals) also had solid games for Wisconsin.
On the opposing side, freshman Josiah Butler distinguished himself as the leading scorer for the Pointers, with a commendable 15 points, though he also turned over the ball six times. Additionally, Logan Baumgartner added nine points.
The Badgers are now set to embark on their regular season journey, which is set to tip off with a matchup against Arkansas State on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
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