The team also had just three assists and wasn't getting its preferred balance of shots in the paint and from three-point range. But after the Badgers gathered themselves, everything was alright.

MADISON, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 10: Dawson Garcia #3 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers goes up for a shot against Xavier Amos #13 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of the game at Kohl Center on January 10, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Wisconsin basketball (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) stretched its win streak to five with a dominant 80-59 triumph against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday.

Steven Crowl scored 18 points and John Tonje added 16 for Wisconsin on Friday night to help the Badgers beat Minnesota 80-59 for their fourth win in a row. Kamari McGee added 15 points, including three 3-pointers,

Three players reached double figures as the Wisconsin men won for the fifth consecutive time Friday night, topping Minnesota, 80-59. The Badgers (13-3, 3-2) scored 50 points in the second half after taking a 30-29 lead at the break.