Wisconsin fell just short of a signature win Sunday afternoon: No. 2 Purdue entered the Kohl Center and escaped with a 75-69 victory.
The Badgers were in it throughout, though always lacked the defining moment or run to take control.
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The loss is the team’s second of the week against a Quad 1 opponent (Thursday at Nebraska). It’s a massive missed opportunity, too. Purdue holds a 1 1/2-game lead atop the Big Ten standings.
There’s a lot to say about the contest and what it means for the Badgers. First, here are our takeaways: