In the first half of the No. 4-ranked Wisconsin Badgers’ matchup against the Marquette Golden Eagles, forward Nate Reuvers tied Ethan Happ for the most blocks in Wisconsin basketball history.
Reuvers needed two blocks going into this game to tie Ethan Happ’s record at 154 blocks, and he was able to accomplish this goal only ten minutes into the first half against the Golden Eagles. Through the first three games of the season, Reuvers is averaging 2.7 blocks and 15 points a game. Wisconsin has struggled early on against Marquette, and this game has turned into a physical defensive battle with Nate Reuvers, Micah Potter, and Brad Davison all having two fouls in the first half.
Micah Potter is leading Wisconsin with seven points and three rebounds, while forward Justin Lewis is leading Marquette with seven points, two rebounds, and a block. Wisconsin is tied 27-27 with the Golden Eagles late in the first half.
Tight one here early in Milwaukee
Micah Potter still leading the way for Wisconsin with 7 points, while @Reuvers35 has 2 early blocks for the Badgers
WIS 16, MU 14 | 10:58 1H pic.twitter.com/b65B3Le8z3
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) December 5, 2020
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