Blackwell and veteran Max Klesmit denied USC from completing an improbable comeback with 25 combined second-half tallies, led by aggressive play inside the three-point line. When the dust settled, Wisconsin pocketed a 15-point victory to improve to 15-3 on the season.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts to a play Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Butler Bulldogs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Alex Martin/Journal and Courier-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

USC's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Desmond Claude, who went 12 for 20 en route to 31 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Wesley Yates III, who went 7 for 8 en route to 15 points plus six rebounds.