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Wisconsin Blitzes UCLA Early, Bounces Back for Big 10 ...
Wisconsin's 33.3% three-point shooting helped secure an 80-72 win as UCLA struggled with injuries and a poor 5.9% three-point performance, officials said.
- On Jan. 6, 2026, Wisconsin beat UCLA 80-72 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., jumping out early and holding the lead en route to victory.
- Missing guard Skyy Clark, UCLA Bruins went 0-for-10 from three in the first half and 1-for-17 overall, hampering their offense.
- By hitting from deep, Wisconsin made 10 of 30 three-pointers as Nick Boyd finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Nolan Winter scored 18 with eight rebounds.
- The defeat leaves UCLA Bruins with back-to-back losses for the first time this season, while Wisconsin Badgers snapped a two-game Big Ten skid with a signature-quality victory.
- Wisconsin will hit the road for two games and starts at No.2 Michigan on Saturday, where the Wolverines' recent dominance presents a stiff test.
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UCLA men can’t erase another poor 1st half in loss to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — The UCLA men’s basketball team couldn’t dig itself out of another first-half hole. Nolan Winter and Nick Boyd combined for 23 first-half points, and Wisconsin opened a 20-point lead midway through the first half on its way to handing UCLA an 80-72 defeat on Tuesday night. Winter scored 12 points, and Boyd added 11 to help Wisconsin build a 45-31 halftime lead. The Badgers shot 54% overall in the first half, including an 8-for-16 …
Wisconsin beats UCLA 80-72 in Bruins' first game in Madison since 1962
Wisconsin defeats UCLA 80-72 on Tuesday night, with Nolan Winter and Nick Boyd leading the charge. Winter scores 12 points and Boyd adds 11 in the first half, helping Wisconsin to a 45-31 halftime lead. The Badgers shoot 54% overall…
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