Wisconsin back in March Madness win column, with 85-66 victory over Montana

Wisconsin back in win column

NO. 3 WISCONSIN 85, NO. 14 MONTANA 66

Wisconsin finds extra gear, pulls away from Montana

DENVER -- John Blackwell scored 19 points, Steven Crowl added 18 and No. 3 seed Wisconsin used a strong second half to pull away from No. 14 Montana for an 85-66 victory in a first-round game in the East Region…

Polzin: How this Badgers big man is making noise with his words

Steven Crowl used his size advantage during an 18-point performance that helped the Badgers beat Montana. Teammates can't help but notice that the 7-footer has been more vocal lately, too.

Wisconsin finds extra gear, pulls away from Montana 85-66

DENVER - John Blackwell scored 19 points, Steven Crowl added 18, and No. 3 seed Wisconsin used a strong second half to pull away from No. 13 Montana for an 85-66 victory in a first-round game in the East Region…

Wisconsin uses size, momentum swells to beat Montana in 2025 NCAA Tournament opener at Ball Arena

After getting upset in the first round of last year’s NCAA Tournament by James Madison, Wisconsin ensured there would be no such bracket-busting on Thursday at Ball Arena. In Denver’s 2025 March Madness opener, No. 3 Wisconsin controlled the tempo the whole way against No. 14 Montana. The Badgers used their significant size advantage and superior shooting to pull away in the second half for an 85-66 win. The performance all but erased the disapp…

Wisconsin Back in March Madness Win Column, 85-66 Over Montana

DENVER (AP) — Wisconsin backup forward Carter Gilmore made a sweet 3, then turned to the Montana fans and signaled for them to “shhhh.” Back on defense, he took a charge from one Montana player, then altered another’s shot. By the time Gilmore’s flurry was over Thursday, the game pretty much was, too. The Badgers pulled away for their first March Madness win in three years, 85-66 over the Grizzlies. “He’s a major key to our team,” said John Blac…