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Wisconsin Badgers' Steven Crowl Shines as Northwestern Wildcats Prepare for Showdown at Target Center

The Wisconsin Badgers are set to face off against the Northwestern Wildcats in an exciting quarterfinal matchup at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Both teams have been performing well this season, but all eyes will be on Wisconsin's standout player, Steven Crowl.


Jan 13, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) dribbles the ball against Northwestern Wildcats guard Ryan Langborg (5) during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous three games, Crowl has been a force to be reckoned with. He has showcased his skills as a forward, scoring an impressive 17 points in one game and grabbing 3 rebounds. Crowl's field goal percentage has been outstanding at 88 percent, making him a key offensive threat for the Badgers.


But it's not just Crowl who has been making waves for Wisconsin. Connor Essegian and John Blackwell have also delivered exceptional performances. Essegian, a guard, has shown his shooting prowess with a field goal percentage of 100 percent in one game and a three-point percentage of 100 percent. Blackwell, another guard, has displayed his versatility with 18 points and 5 rebounds in one game.


Jan 13, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) tips a pass by Northwestern Wildcats guard Boo Buie (0) during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports

On the other side of the court, the Northwestern Wildcats have their own standout players to watch out for. Brooks Barnhizer, a guard for the Wildcats, has consistently put up impressive numbers. In one game, he scored 23 points and recorded 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Barnhizer's three-point shooting has been particularly impressive with a percentage of 60 percent.


Nick Martinelli, a forward for Northwestern, has also made significant contributions to the team's success. With a field goal percentage of 67 percent and an impressive two-point percentage of 62 percent in one game, Martinelli has proven to be a reliable scorer for the Wildcats.


Jan 13, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard AJ Storr (2) looks to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats guard Boo Buie (0) and center Matthew Nicholson (34) during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports

As both teams gear up for this highly anticipated matchup at the Target Center, it is clear that Wisconsin's Steven Crowl and Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer will be players to watch. Their exceptional performances in previous games indicate that they could have an outsized impact on the outcome of this quarterfinal matchup.


Fans can catch all the action on BTN, as the game is scheduled for March 15th at 1:30 PM CST. The Target Center in Minneapolis will be buzzing with excitement as these two teams battle it out for a spot in the next round.

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