With just over 10 minutes left in the game, Illinois started to pull off the improbable, but No. 10 Wisconsin made sure the impossible didn't happen in its 57-43 win Tuesday night.
The Badgers' lead fell to six points after reaching as much as 16, but the experienced players led the way and told their teammates to weather the storm, because it was going to end.
"We knew the water would eventually find its level and it did," Ethan Happ said.
Happ scored 14 points for Wisconsin (19-3, 8-1 Big Ten), which started the game with a 16-2 run and never trailed.
Hear It Again: UW MBB: Wisconsin 57, Illinois 43
By Badger Sports Network
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