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3 Things that Stood Out From Wisconsin Men's Basketball's Frantic Comeback Win over Illinois

At the United Center on Friday, Wisconsin Badgers overcame a 15-point deficit to beat No. Illinois 91-88 in overtime, with Boyd and Rapp key in the final minutes.
Midway through the second half, Illinois led 60, building its edge through rebounding and paint points, including a +10 on the glass.
By out-rebounding Illinois 37-36 and going 25 for 30 on free throws, Nick Boyd scored a career-high 38 points and John Blackwell added 31 for Wisconsin.
With the victory, Wisconsin advances to the Big Ten semifinals to face Michigan in a semifinal on Saturday, while Illinois falls to 24-8, ending their tournament run.
Blackwell's tournament record increased as he became Wisconsin's all-time leading scorer with 144 points, ahead of a semifinal against Michigan seeking its second straight title.

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