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Badgers Dismantle No. 10 Michigan State 92-71 Behind Boyd’s 29 Points

Nick Boyd erupts for 29 points as the Badgers become the first team in the nation to secure three top-10 wins this season.

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Christian Borman
Feb 14, 2026
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After weeks of living on the edge, the Wisconsin basketball team didn’t need any late-game heroics on Friday night. They delivered a historic beatdown.

The Wisconsin Badgers (18-7, 10-4 Big Ten) exploded out of the gates against No. 10 Michigan State, using a scorching first half to build a double-digit lead they would never relinquish. By the time the final buzzer sounded, the Badgers had cruised to a stunning 92-71 victory, marking their largest margin of victory over a top-10 opponent in program history.

This wasn’t just a win; it was domination. With the victory, the Badgers became the first team in the nation to record three wins over Top-10 opponents this season (having previously beaten No. 2 Michigan and No. 8 Illinois on the road).

Boyd’s Historic Heater

The story of the night was the offensive explosion, led by Nick Boyd.

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