The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 78-75 in a Big Ten Conference basketball game.\n\nJohn Blackwell of Wisconsin scored 27 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. Cade Tyson of Minnesota had tied the game with a 3-pointer five seconds prior to Blackwell's shot.\n\nBlackwell's performance included making 8 of 14 field goals, 5 of 7 three-pointers, and all six free throws. He also contributed six rebounds and five assists. Other key scorers for Wisconsin included Braeden Carrington with 21 points, setting a career high with seven 3-pointers, and Nolan Winter who recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds. Nick Boyd added 11 points.\n\nFor Minnesota, Jaylen Crocker-Johnson led with 20 points and eight rebounds. Isaac Asuma contributed 17 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, while Langston Reynolds had 12 points and 10 assists.\n\nMinnesota initially held a 35-28 lead at halftime and extended it to 41-30 early in the second half. Wisconsin then mounted a 14-0 run, highlighted by Carrington's three 3-pointers and five points from Blackwell, to take a 66-57 lead.\n\nThis victory marks Wisconsin's tenth consecutive win against Minnesota, improving their season record to 12-5 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play. Minnesota's record now stands at 10-7 overall and 3-3 in conference after two consecutive losses.\n\nWisconsin is scheduled to host Rutgers next, while Minnesota will play at No. 13 Illinois.