Wisconsin basketball continues to trend toward the top tier of the Big Ten standings. Its latest step forward was Saturday’s 84-69 road win over USC.

Wisconsin basketball continued its forward momentum with an 84-69 win over USC on Saturday.

John Blackwell finished with 28 points and Max Klesmit added 18 for the Badgers, who defeated the Trojans, 86-69, Saturday at Galen Center.

Wisconsin basketball added another solid win to its resume on Saturday with an 84-69 road triumph over USC. USC holds the No. 75 slot in the NCAA NET Rankings, making it another Quad 1 victory for the Badgers. For reference, here is a reminder of how the NET classifies each game:

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts to a play Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Butler Bulldogs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Alex Martin/Journal and Courier-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Wisconsin regained composure after the extended USC run thanks to strong play from star sophomore guard John Blackwell and senior leader Max Klesmit. It then maintained a double-digit edge throughout the latter portion of the closing frame.

John Blackwell scored 28 points and No. 24 Wisconsin defeated Southern California 84-69 Saturday afternoon to extend its winning streak to seven games. Max Klesmit added 18 points and Nolan Winter 13 for the Badgers (15-3,

Blackwell scored 28 points, helping lead Wisconsin (15-3, 5-2) to an early lead. Max Klesmit added 18 as the Badgers have now won each of their last seven by an average of 16 poin

Wisconsin basketball star guard John Blackwell dropped 28 points in the Badgers’ 84-69 win over USC on Friday. After mustering 15 points in Wisconsin’s Jan. 14 victory over Ohio State, Blackwell dropped 16 first-half tallies to set the tone against the Trojans.