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Stingy Badgers Still Tied for Lead in Big Ten

Wisconsin wins for 12th time in 13 games vs. Minnesota

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 4, 2008 12:35 AM CST

(Newser) – Minnesota might be improving under new coach Tubby Smith, but today proved it still has a ways to go as Wisconsin used the nation's second-best scoring defense to stifle the Gophers 63-47 in Minneapolis. Trevon Hughes scored 20 points to lead the Badgers, who remained tied for first place in the Big Ten conference with Purdue and are 18-3 overall.

Wisconsin was exceptional in taking advantage of the Gophers' mistakes, scoring 20 points off their 18 turnovers. "Good defense always leads to something good," Hughes said. The Badgers also quieted the sellout crowd early in the first half by making 11 of 14 shots out of the gate. Marcus Landry and Brian Butch added 11 apiece for the winners.

Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes smiles after scoring on Minnesota in the second half of basketball game action as Wisconsin defeated Minnesota, 63-47, with Hughes scoring a game-high 20 points in Minneapolis, Sunday Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Andy King)
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes smiles after scoring on Minnesota in the second half of basketball game action as Wisconsin defeated Minnesota, 63-47, with Hughes scoring a game-high 20 points in Minneapolis,...   (Associated Press)
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes, right, scores on Minnesota forward Jonathan Williams in the second half of basketball action as Wisconsin beat Minnesota, 63-47, with Hughes scoring a game-high 20 points in Minneapolis, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Andy King)
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes, right, scores on Minnesota forward Jonathan Williams in the second half of basketball action as Wisconsin beat Minnesota, 63-47, with Hughes scoring a game-high 20 points...   (Associated Press)
Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan works during his team's victory over Minnesota 63-47 in Minneapolis Sunday Feb. 3, 2007 .(AP Photo/Andy King)
Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan works during his team's victory over Minnesota 63-47 in Minneapolis Sunday Feb. 3, 2007 .(AP Photo/Andy King)   (Associated Press)
Minnesota guard Lawrence Westbrook, right, shoots over Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes in the first half of basketball game action as Wisconsin beat Minnesota, 63-47,  Minneapolis Sunday Feb. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Andy King)
Minnesota guard Lawrence Westbrook, right, shoots over Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes in the first half of basketball game action as Wisconsin beat Minnesota, 63-47, Minneapolis Sunday Feb. 3, 2008. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Wisconsin forward Greg Stiemsma, center, is boxed in by Minnesota players Dan Coleman, left, and Spencer Tollackson in the first half as Wisconsin beat Minnesota 63-47 in Minneapolis Sunday Feb. 3, 2007 .(AP Photo/Andy King)
Wisconsin forward Greg Stiemsma, center, is boxed in by Minnesota players Dan Coleman, left, and Spencer Tollackson in the first half as Wisconsin beat Minnesota 63-47 in Minneapolis Sunday Feb. 3, 2007...   (Associated Press)
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