MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

MADISON, Wis. — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after No. 18 Wisconsin topped Ohio State at the Kohl Center on Thursday night.

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Nicholas 8 banner hanging from Kohl Center is striking/fitting tribute to a gentle man whose generosity & love for the Badgers was unmatched

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 13, 2017

After missing first 3 shots, Bronson Koenig stayed aggressive & scored on back to back drives triggering a run of 9 str points & 5 str 3's

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 13, 2017

UW got early lift from bench: Hill's scoring (8pts), Iverson's rebounding (6), Pritzl's hustle. Healthy competition makes everyone better

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 13, 2017

Even tho it was a 30 pt game at the time Nigel Hayes threw down a dunk with relish punctuating all the contributions from Ohio-bred players

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 13, 2017

Badgers blew open game with domination on offensive glass & second chance points. Finished around rim. Now must raise FT shooting % as team

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) January 13, 2017