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Wisconsin University rains 18 triples at Mackey Arena as the Purdue University answers inside

Wisconsin University entered 2026-03-07 at 16:15 PM EDT with a 97-93 road result at Mackey Arena, while the Purdue University left a conference game at 93-97 in the Regular Season.


Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers final score is 97-93.


Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives to the basket as Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) defends during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

First half


The Wisconsin Badgers put up 52 points in the first half while hitting 56 field goal percent and 53 three point percent on 34 attempts.


Wisconsin recorded 19 assists against 8 turnovers, and the Badgers converted 21 free throws on 88 percent to keep the early edge.


The Purdue Boilermakers answered with 47 first-half points behind 51 field goal percent and 34 total rebounds in the game that began tilting the possession battle.


Purdue also worked the paint for 34 points in the game, and that interior pressure showed early with steady 2 point volume.


Second half


The Badgers added 45 second-half points and finished with 18 made 3 point shots, while posting a 73 effective field goal percent and 78 true shooting percent.


Wisconsin’s 10 points off turnovers matched its 4 steals as the Badgers turned 7 Purdue giveaways into scoring chances during a stretch with 7 lead changes overall.


Purdue scored 46 after halftime and leaned on 20 second-chance points with 12 offensive rebounds, while also getting 20 assists to keep pace.


The Boilermakers also went 14-for-19 at the line for 74 percent, and Purdue’s 5 blocks helped erase 5 Wisconsin blocked attempts in the stat line.


Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) attempts to dunk the ball as Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) defends during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Game finish


Wisconsin closed with 2 remaining timeouts while Purdue had 0, and the Badgers protected the margin in a game that featured 2 ties and a Wisconsin biggest lead of 10.


Purdue’s biggest lead reached 9, but Wisconsin’s 22 points in the paint on 71 percent finishing supported the perimeter math that carried the road outcome.


From the previous game form, Wisconsin guard John Blackwell’s 25 points and Nick Boyd’s 23 points signaled scoring that fit a night when the Badgers piled up 97.


For more context, Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers full match report, Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers highlights, and Wisconsin Badgers final whistle reaction each track a CBS game played before an announced attendance of 14876.


Run it back with a rewatch of the broadcast, then share this article with Wisconsin fans who followed the road result.


Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
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