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Badgers move to Sweet 16 for first time since 2005

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(Newser) – It was hard to tell what was more important in Wisconsin's 72-55 win over Kansas State, today: the points Trevon Hughes scored, or the ones Michael Beasley didn't. Hughes scored 25, as the third-seeded Badgers sent the Wildcats home with a second-round win in the NCAA Tournament. Freshman Beasley scored 23 for Kansas State, but only six in the second half.

Hughes sparked a 13-2 Wisconsin (31-4) run, sandwiched around halftime, with eight points. Hughes also hit four the Badgers' nine 3-pointers. Beasley, who is expected to play in the NBA next season, hit just 2 of 6 shots in the second half as Kansas State (21-12) fell behind. The Badgers advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.

Wisconsin Coach Bo Ryan applauds as Wisconsin guard Michael Flowers (22) congratulates center Greg Stiemsma (34) and guard Joe Krabbenhoft (45) after the Badgers beat Kansas State 72-55 today.
Wisconsin Coach Bo Ryan applauds as Wisconsin guard Michael Flowers (22) congratulates center Greg Stiemsma (34) and guard Joe Krabbenhoft (45) after the Badgers beat Kansas State 72-55 today.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) dribbles past Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen (0) in the second round NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) dribbles past Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen (0) in the second round NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 22, 2008.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Kansas State Wildcats Head Coach Frank Martin yells to Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen (0) as associate head coach Dalonte Hill, left, Michael Beasley, and assistant coach Brad Underwood today.
Kansas State Wildcats Head Coach Frank Martin yells to Kansas State guard Jacob Pullen (0) as associate head coach Dalonte Hill, left, Michael Beasley, and assistant coach Brad Underwood today.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Kansas State forward Ron Anderson (40), and Andre Gilbert, left, watch during the closing moments of their 72-55 loss to Wisconsin in a second round of a NCAA Midwest Regional game today.
Kansas State forward Ron Anderson (40), and Andre Gilbert, left, watch during the closing moments of their 72-55 loss to Wisconsin in a second round of a NCAA Midwest Regional game today.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) shoots over Kansas State's Dominique Sutton in a second round of a NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Wisconsin guard Trevon Hughes (3) shoots over Kansas State's Dominique Sutton in a second round of a NCAA Midwest Regional basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, March 22, 2008.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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