The Wisconsin basketball team showcased their resilience and skill as they got back in the win column, holding off a late Butler run at the Indy Classic. With a final score of 83-74, the Badgers snapped their three-game losing skid and gained much-needed momentum on the road.

Witness the Badgers' Road to Victory

First Half Highlights

The No. 20 Badgers (9-3) came into this game after consecutive losses to Michigan, Marquette, and Illinois. But they started on fire, scoring the first nine points of the game. All five starters hit double figures, with Nolan Winter leading the way with 20 points and adding eight rebounds. Steven Crowl scored 18 points, Max Klesmit and John Tonje each had 11 points, and John Blackwell contributed 10 points. Crowl and Tonje also had six rebounds each, while Carter Gilmore scored seven points off the bench.For Butler (7-4), Pierre Brooks II had a game-high 23 points and Patrick McCaffrey added 16 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Wisconsin had just three turnovers and took advantage of Butler's six mistakes, converting them into 10 points. They were also 25 of 27 at the free throw line and held a decisive 40-24 advantage in points in the paint.

Second Half Action

Below are the live updates from the second half of Wisconsin basketball vs. Butler:(Refresh for latest updates)Final score: Wisconsin 83, Butler 74The Badgers were able to survive a late Butler run and secure the victory. With 2:30 left in the second half, Butler cut the lead to seven, but Carter Gilmore hit a big triple and John Tonje was clutch from the free throw stripe.Nolan Winter had a career-high 17 points and has scored 32 points in his past two games. This sophomore is on fire!WIS 72, BUT 65 | 4:14 2H pic.twitter.com/8k9lNKafWVIn the early stages of the second half, the Badgers remained in control. Steven Crowl's big day continued as he is up to 18 points. The Badgers have maintained a lead on the glass and both teams are shooting over 40 percent from the field with five made 3-pointers each.Max Klesmit also had a great performance, with 11 points and being 8-for-8 from the free throw line.WIS 53, BUT 44 | 15:43 2H pic.twitter.com/WlsVxvoz7JAt the break, Wisconsin held a double-digit lead. Big Steve (Steven Crowl) had 11 points and 4 rebounds. Winter had 9 points and 4 rebounds, and Klesmit had 9 points. All five Badger starters had scored, with Winter, Crowl, and John Tonje each grabbing four rebounds. Tonje, the leading scorer for Wisconsin, had seven rebounds.Butler was led by 13 points from Pierre Brooks II and 10 from Patrick McCaffrey. Wisconsin led throughout, with 14 being the largest lead for the Badgers. They had just one turnover while forcing five from Butler, which led to eight points. Wisconsin also had a plus-six advantage in points in the paint.In conclusion, the Wisconsin basketball team's performance at the Indy Classic was a testament to their determination and skill. They overcame a tough opponent and came out on top, showing that they are a force to be reckoned with on the court.