Wisconsin is inching toward the AP Top 25 after a record-breaking 116-85 win over Iowa. The win extended the team’s win streak to three, building strong momentum after an early December losing streak dropped it from its previous No. 11 ranking.

The Badgers men's basketball team has its first game in 12 days Friday night at the Kohl Center against Iowa. Here is what you need to know.

In roughly two minutes in the first half, Wisconsin gained some separation, turning a 3-point deficit into an 11-point lead. The Badgers torched Iowa’s defense in the first half, shooting an absurd 9-of-13 (69%) from deep and putting up 54 points. That allowed Wisconsin to take an 11-point advantage into halftime.