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Recap - Wisconsin Defeats Rutgers 79-71

Wisconsin grabbed a 79-71 win over Rutgers on Sunday, behind a 18-point effort from Micah Potter at Kohl Center.

Wisconsin was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Brevin Pritzl had 17 points for Wisconsin and Nate Reuvers chipped in with 17 points. D'Mitrik Trice had 9 assists for them, while Micah Potter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Rutgers got 21 points from Ron Harper Jr. in a losing cause and another 16 points from Geo Baker. Geo Baker contributed 6 assists for them, while Ron Harper Jr. had 9 rebounds.

Wisconsin was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-28.

Wisconsin looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Michigan. Rutgers will aim to get back on the winning track at Penn State.