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Wisconsin Holds Off Pesky Fullerton

Badgers win battle of boards against high-scoring Titans

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 21, 2008 12:22 AM CDT
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(Newser) – It took big brother Wisconsin almost all night to shake little brother Cal State Fullerton, but the Badgers finally ran away to a 71-56 first round win in the NCAA Tournament last night, reports the Associated Press. The third-seeded Badgers shot only 42% and had 17 turnovers, but they were able to out-rebound the smaller Titans 50-27.

Fullerton (24-9) was able to stay in the game thanks to Josh Akognon's 31 points, including five 3-pointers. Brian Butch led the Badgers (29-4) with 14 points as Wisconsin won for the 24th time in 26 games. The Titans had not been in the tournament since 1978. The Badgers lost in the first round in 2006 and the second round last season.

Cal State Fullerton forward Andrew Green (42) and teammate Frank Robinson sit on the bench after losing to Wisconsin 71-56 in the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game last night.
Cal State Fullerton forward Andrew Green (42) and teammate Frank Robinson sit on the bench after losing to Wisconsin 71-56 in the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game last night.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Wisconsin guard Jason Bohannon (12) and Cal State Fullerton guard Frank Robinson battle for a ball during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game last night.
Wisconsin guard Jason Bohannon (12) and Cal State Fullerton guard Frank Robinson battle for a ball during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game last night.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Cal State Fullerton forward Marcus Morgan (34) and Wisconsin forward Marcus Landry (1) battle for a ball during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game last night.
Cal State Fullerton forward Marcus Morgan (34) and Wisconsin forward Marcus Landry (1) battle for a ball during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game last night.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Wisconsin guard Michael Flowers (22) and Cal State Fullerton guard Ray Reed (22) battle for the ball during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game last night.
Wisconsin guard Michael Flowers (22) and Cal State Fullerton guard Ray Reed (22) battle for the ball during the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game last night.   (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)
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