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Davidson continues dramatic run by whipping Wisconsin, advancing to Elite 8

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 28, 2008 10:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – Highly touted defenses don't seem to rattle Stephen Curry and Davidson, as they knocked off another higher seed—this time No. 3 Wisconsin—in convincing fashion, 73-56. The sophomore sensation, the son of former NBA star Dell Curry, had 33 points. It was his third consecutive game over 30 as the 10th-seeded Wildcats won their 25 straight and advanced to the Elite Eight, reports the AP.

The Big Ten champion Badgers were the ones who looked like underdogs at times, as they couldn't stop or even slow Curry in the second half, when he outscored them by himself, 23-20. Davidson shot 49% from the field and made 12 three-pointers, against a defense that hadn't allowed a single FG from beyond the arc in its previous game. Point guard Jason Richards added 11 points and 13 assists for the winners.

Davidson's Stephen Curry, left, and teammate Jason Richards (2) celebrate their 73-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit.
Davidson's Stephen Curry, left, and teammate Jason Richards (2) celebrate their 73-56 win over Wisconsin in an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Davidson's Dan Nelms, left, and  Boris Meno celebrate after beating Wisconsin 73-56 in an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal basketball game Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit.
Davidson's Dan Nelms, left, and Boris Meno celebrate after beating Wisconsin 73-56 in an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal basketball game Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes, right, and teammate Michael Flowers walk off the court after losing to Davidson, 73-56, in an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit.
Wisconsin's Trevon Hughes, right, and teammate Michael Flowers walk off the court after losing to Davidson, 73-56, in an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal game Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James dons a headset for a halftime interview at an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal basketball game between Davidson and Wisconsin Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James dons a headset for a halftime interview at an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal basketball game between Davidson and Wisconsin Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Davidson's Stephen Curry celebrates after making a shot in the second half of an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal game against Wisconsin, Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit. Davidson won, 73-56.
Davidson's Stephen Curry celebrates after making a shot in the second half of an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal game against Wisconsin, Friday, March 28, 2008, in Detroit. Davidson won, 73-56.   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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