MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

WASHINGTON — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after Wisconsin earned a 70-60 win over Indiana in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament at the Verizon Center on Friday night.

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LUCAS' FIVE TAKES:

Any question about UW sustaining momentum from Minny was answered in 1stH by making 13of26 FG vs IU (same as 2ndH vs Gophs). Took 37-33 lead

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2017

UW had offensive balance with 5 plyers scoring betw 10 & 16 pts incl D'Mitrik Trice with 13 off bench. Vitto Brown's 5 pts came in 9-0 run

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2017

After IU closed within 4 pts Bronson Koenig refused to "settle" for jumper & scored clinching FG/dagger on hard drive and finish off glass

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2017

For 2nd straight game the Badgers worked inside/out or reversed ball to open shooter & knocked down 3's. Were 10of18 Minny; 10of22 Hoosiers

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2017

Aggressive Nigel Hayes didn't get benefit of doubt 2nd foul but stayed aggressive when he returned to floor. UW defense frustrates IU. Again

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) March 11, 2017