Wahl, Blackwell lead Wisconsin past Robert Morris 78-68
MADISON, Wis. -- — Tyler Wahl and freshman reserve John Blackwell scored 18 points apiece and Wisconsin held off Robert Morris 78-68 on Friday night.
Chris Ford's layup pulled the Colonials even at 50-all with 10:54 remaining. Blackwell answered with a three-point play, Wahl hit the first of two free throws and followed with a dunk and the Badgers (2-2) maintained a two-possession lead from there.
Blackwell sank 4 of 5 shots with two 3-pointers and made 8 of 10 at the free-throw line for Wisconsin. Wahl made all five of his shots and 8 of 12 at the foul line, adding five rebounds. Steven Crowl scored 16 on 7-for-9 shooting with eight rebounds. Chucky Hepburn scored 10.
Jackson Last had 16 points and five rebounds to pace Robert Morris (1-3). TJ Wainwright had 15 points, while Justice Williams scored 11 with four assists. Freshman reserve Alfredo Boglio hit two 3-pointers and scored 10.
Crowl had 12 points, Wahl scored 11 and Kamari McGee sank two free throws with 2 seconds remaining in the first half to give Wisconsin a 37-35 lead. Wainwright had 10 points to keep Robert Morris close. The Colonials made 7 of 15 shots from 3-point range before halftime, while the Badgers missed all six of their attempts.
Wisconsin shot 53.3% overall but made only 3 of 13 from distance. The Colonials shot 46.2% from the floor and made 13 of 29 from distance 44.8%. Wisconsin finished 27 of 40 at the foul line, while Robert Morris was 7 of 9.
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- Amy Bonner
- Rob Kueneman
- Eric Curry
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 3-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | 0.5 | 6-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Cleveland State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 6-6 |
| Oakland | 1-1 | 1.5 | 3-6 |
| Wright State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2.5 | 7-5 |
| Green Bay | 0-3 | 3 | 2-11 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 2-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Michigan State | 2-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Michigan | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Oregon | 1-1 | 1 | 10-1 |
| Maryland | 1-1 | 1 | 9-2 |
| Penn State | 1-1 | 1 | 9-2 |
| Nebraska | 1-1 | 1 | 7-2 |
| Purdue | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Iowa | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Northwestern | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-3 |
| Ohio State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Rutgers | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| USC | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Wisconsin | 0-2 | 2 | 9-3 |
| Washington | 0-2 | 2 | 7-3 |
| Minnesota | 0-2 | 2 | 6-5 |
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