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Badgers Beat Hoosiers on Late 3

No. 15 Wisconsin defeats Big Ten rival No. 13 Indiana in Bloomington

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 13, 2008 10:56 PM CST

(Newser) – The No. 15 Wisconsin Badgers got a three-pointer from 6-foot-11-inch center Brian Butch with four seconds remaining to defeat No. 13 Indiana 68-66. The win moves Wisconsin past the Hoosiers into sole possession of second place in the Big Ten behind Purdue. Jason Bohannon led Wisconsin with 18 points, all of which came from behind the arc, reports the Indianapolis Star.

The Hoosiers’ standout freshman Eric Gordon briefly gave Indiana the lead with 17 seconds remaining by hitting two free throws but Butch would bank in his three-pointer and Jamarcus Ellis’ desperation shot clanged off the back iron. It was Indiana’s second loss to Wisconsin this season. Gordon led the Hoosiers with 23 points and three assists.

Wisconsin guard Michael Flowers (22) puts up a shot against Indiana forward D.J. White during the first half of a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wisconsin guard Michael Flowers (22) puts up a shot against Indiana forward D.J. White during the first half of a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron...   (Associated Press)
Indiana guard Armon Bassett, left, and Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes battle for a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Wisconsin won 68-66. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana guard Armon Bassett, left, and Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes battle for a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Wisconsin...   (Associated Press)
Wisconsin center Brian Butch reacts after hitting the game-winning shot to defeat Indiana 68-66 in a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008.  (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wisconsin center Brian Butch reacts after hitting the game-winning shot to defeat Indiana 68-66 in a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)   (Associated Press)
Wisconsin center Brian Butch, left, and forward Joe Krabbenhoft celebrate  after Wisconsin defeated Indiana 68-66 in a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008.  (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wisconsin center Brian Butch, left, and forward Joe Krabbenhoft celebrate after Wisconsin defeated Indiana 68-66 in a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron...   (Associated Press)
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