Wisconsin Badgers Dominate Northern Illinois Huskies 97-72
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Kohl Center
Wisconsin Badgers 97, Northern Illinois Huskies 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers?
Wisconsin Badgers beat Northern Illinois Huskies 97-72 at Kohl Center on November 7, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 97-72 at the Kohl Center. This matchup showcased the Badgers' strong home performance, improving their record to 3-0 this season. The Badgers have been in solid form, winning six of their last ten games, with an average of 75.4 points scored per game while allowing 69.3 points. Their recent performance includes a notable win against the Campbell Fighting Camels, where they triumphed 96-64 on November 4, 2025. In contrast, the Huskies, despite a recent two-game winning streak, have struggled overall, holding a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, averaging 72.4 points scored and allowing 77.5 points.
The Badgers' home record stands at 2-0 this season, while the Huskies have managed only one win in their away games, with a record of 1-3. The Badgers have demonstrated their ability to score effectively at home, and their recent scoring averages reflect a team that is finding its rhythm. The Huskies, on the other hand, have faced challenges on the road, which has contributed to their overall struggles this season.
In terms of previous meetings, this game added to the narrative of the Badgers' dominance over the Huskies, as they have consistently performed well against them in recent matchups. The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the block, but the Badgers' current form and home advantage were evident in their performance.
The market had priced the Badgers as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. The conditions at the Kohl Center were favorable for the Badgers, contributing to their successful outing.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a variety of scoring plays that highlighted the Badgers' offensive capabilities. Key moments included Jaylen Wharton and Isaac Gard making significant contributions, with Gard hitting a three-point jumper and several free throws that helped solidify the Badgers' lead in the second half. The final scoring plays underscored the Badgers' control of the game, as they maintained a comfortable lead throughout.
Overall, the Wisconsin Badgers' performance against the Northern Illinois Huskies not only showcased their strength at home but also emphasized their scoring prowess and ability to dominate on the court.
Leaders
- PointsNick Boyd25Wisconsin Badgers
- AssistsNick Boyd3Wisconsin Badgers
- ReboundsNolan Winter7Wisconsin Badgers
- PointsJJ Taylor17Northern Illinois Huskies
- AssistsDaemar Kelly3Northern Illinois Huskies
- ReboundsJao Ituka5Northern Illinois Huskies
Recent form
Wisconsin Badgers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W175.4 scored · 69.3 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W96-64vs Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 4
- L53-59at Michigan WolverinesMar 16
- W77-74at Michigan State SpartansMar 15
- W86-70at UCLA BruinsMar 14
- W70-63vs Northwestern WildcatsMar 13
- L75-86vs Penn State Nittany LionsMar 8
- W74-67at Minnesota Golden GophersMar 6
- L62-71at Michigan State SpartansMar 2
- W88-62vs Washington HuskiesFeb 26
- L73-77vs Oregon DucksFeb 22
Northern Illinois Huskies
Last 10: 2-8Streak W272.4 scored · 77.5 allowed per game1-3 away
- W102-82vs UL Monroe WarhawksNov 4
- W83-81at Central Michigan ChippewasMar 8
- L58-71vs Bowling Green FalconsMar 5
- L70-74vs Western Michigan BroncosMar 1
- L58-87at Miami (OH) RedHawksFeb 26
- L76-79vs Eastern Michigan EaglesFeb 22
- L63-73at Akron ZipsFeb 19
- L83-89at Ball State CardinalsFeb 15
- L67-73vs Buffalo BullsFeb 12
- L64-66vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Northern Illinois Huskies | Wisconsin Badgers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-47 | 30-61 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 7-21 | 9-31 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 29 |
| Free throws | 21-31 | 28-37 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 21 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Steals | 3 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 36 |
| Fouls | 29 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 28 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-67Austin Rapp made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-67Daemar Kelly made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jao Ituka.
- 2nd Half47-68Hayden Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-69Hayden Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-69Gianni Cobb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-69JJ Taylor made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-72Braeden Carrington made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Austin Rapp.
- 2nd Half51-72JJ Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-72JJ Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-74Austin Rapp made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-76Andrew Rohde made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-76Gianni Cobb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-77John Blackwell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-78John Blackwell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-78Ladji Kante made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-78Ladji Kante made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-78Carlos Coronado made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-79Will Garlock made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-81Nick Boyd made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-83Will Garlock made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-83Jaylen Wharton made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-84Nick Boyd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-86Jack Janicki made Dunk.
- 2nd Half59-86JJ Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-86Hassan Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-86Hassan Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-86Makhai Valentine made Dunk.
- 2nd Half63-87Braeden Carrington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-88Austin Rapp made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-89Austin Rapp made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-89Jao Ituka made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-91Austin Rapp made Layup. Assisted by Will Garlock.
- 2nd Half67-91Jaylen Wharton made Jumper. Assisted by Ladji Kante.
- 2nd Half68-91Jaylen Wharton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-91Jaylen Wharton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-92Hayden Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-95Isaac Gard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Riccardo Greppi.
- 2nd Half69-96Isaac Gard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-97Isaac Gard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-97Max Laskey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gianni Cobb.
Win probability
Above the line favours Wisconsin Badgers, below favours Northern Illinois Huskies.
Venue
- Kohl CenterMadison, WI
- Attendance15222
- OfficialsMike Reed, Bart Lenox, Tariq Lucas
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