Wisconsin basketball’s 83-74 win over Butler on Saturday was attended by one of the most famous figures in the basketball world — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
Clark was on hand with Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton to watch the action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — the home of the Pacers.
The Badgers defeated the Bulldogs in the matchup thanks to season-best performances from big men Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter. The two combined for 38 points and 14 rebounds, providing the Badgers a key edge as they mostly struggled shooting the basketball (24% from three).
Greg Gard’s team also shot 92.6% from the free-throw line in the effort, tallying 30% of its total offensive production in that area.
The game was far from a representation of the highest level of basketball. The two teams combined for 42 fouls and 59 free throw attempts. Neither shot particularly well from deep in the neutral-site setting. As mentioned, Wisconsin’s interior scoring and efficiency from the free-throw line decided the matchup.
The stars are out in Indy! 🤩
Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton in attendance for Wisconsin-Butler 🍿@CaitlinClark22 x @TyHaliburton22 pic.twitter.com/4JibYN988W
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) December 14, 2024
Clark, an emerging superstar in the sport, just wrapped up her rookie campaign with the Fever. She was the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year in a runaway, breaking a long list of records in the process. Her rise into stardom was also recently recognized by TIME Magazine Athlete of Year honors.
Wisconsin is back on the court on Dec. 22 at home against Detroit Mercy. It is then idle for 11 days before a Jan. 3, 2025 home matchup against Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes.
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