Wisconsin
Trio of Minnesota-bred bigs help Wisconsin fell Purdue and its giant, Zach Edey
The Wisconsin Badgers were winding up a celebration on the Target Center court after an upset victory over Purdue in the Big Ten semifinals Saturday afternoon.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers were arriving in the same tunnel for their pregame workout as the Badgers were drifting individually back to their locker room.
Max Klesmit had been interviewed near the court and was now heading up a ramp toward the smallish locker room assigned to the Badgers.
Through a large grin, Klesmit looked over to some reporters waiting to get into that locker room and said: “You’ve seen that before, Evan. You weren’t surprised, were you?”
Evan Flood, the Badgers’ on-site reporter for 24/7 Sports, assured Klesmit that he wasn’t shocked at Max’s heroics — a winning basket, 76-75, with 4.7 seconds left in overtime.
The Badgers had gone from 16-4 and a top-10 rating nationally to a five-week, 2-7 collapse that dropped them to fifth place in the Big Ten.
And now came this determined effort to knock off the regular-season champion, Purdue, and prove the cause had been righted entering the NCAA tournament. The Badgers were forced to endure Zach Edey’s overtime march to the free-throw line.
Edey is 7-foot-4, set to become the national player of the year for a second straight season and gets leaned on without a doubt.
Yet rarely has the giant in a contest been treated with such sympathy as was demonstrated by Saturday’s officiating crew of Jeff Anderson, Brian Dorsey and Rob Riley.
The Badgers had reached overtime when Tyler Wahl was inbounding from the high sideline. He waited to find Chucky Hepburn, and Hepburn laid it in with a half-tick left to cause overtime at 66-66.
Edey had gone 1-for-2 at the line late to allow the Badgers to tie the score with Hepburn’s drive.
Then, in that overtime, Edey became Steph Curry at the line — 8-for-8 on no-doubt free throws. In the process, Edey ran over Wahl, a fifth-year senior from Lakeville North, and was sent to the line. And 40 seconds later, Nolan Winter, a freshman from Lakeville North, nudged Edey and was disqualified with foul No. 5.
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We do make quite the fuss over the Badgers’ ability to bring in fine contributors from Minnesota, but on Saturday the locals with a Gophers allegiance in the building should have had empathy for our high school products in red.
Steven Crowl, the 7-footer from Eastview High with a year of eligibility remaining, and Edey were tangled two minutes into the first period.
Edey was called for a foul, and then the referees overreacted and assessed both Edey and Crowl technicals. A technical for bad behavior counts as a personal foul in college rules.
Boilermakers coach Matt Painter immediately sat Edey for most of the remainder of the first half, which no doubt benefitted the Badgers. Then again, Edey wound up playing 26 more minutes and did not get called for another foul.
By contrast, Crowl, Wahl and Winter all fouled out, with young Nolan — son of memorable Gophers of the past, Trevor Winter (basketball) and Heidi Olhausen (volleyball) — receiving his disqualification in eight minutes played.
And yet once the march to the line concluded, and Purdue’s Lance Jones missed one of two free throws and Hepburn made a terrific defensive play, it was 75-74 in favor of Purdue with 23 seconds left.
Klesmit would up with the ball on a cut and hit a runner in the lane, one hop off the rim and in. A Jones hope shot wasn’t close, and Wisconsin had the upset — 76-75, continuing the trend of No. 1 seeds in conference tournaments going down the tubes all around the country.
What did freshman Winter anticipate for himself when sharing leans with Edey and hearing a whistle?
“I wasn’t surprised at all that the fouls were on me,” Winter said. “He’s the national player of the year.”
How did Wahl analyze the moment when he stood like a statue waiting for Edey to move toward the basket, and Edey ran over him and shot two free throws?
The five-year Badger offered a slight smile and said: “The referees make the call they feel they have to make.”
A meat-grinder game for a grinding player — the reason you chose Wisconsin, no doubt?
“I came to Wisconsin to win games,” Wahl said. “And we’ll be trying to get another one tomorrow and win the Big Ten tournament.”
The Badgers haven’t done that since 2015, which was even before Nate Reuvers (2017-21) started their Lakeville North invasion.
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 25, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
05-35-45-60-63, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
0-9-4
8-1-4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
3-2-7-4
0-0-7-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
Midday: 02-03-04-05-08-10-11-13-15-19-22
Evening: 01-02-03-04-09-11-12-14-17-18-20
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
03-06-15-18-25
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from Nov. 25 drawing
08-17-28-30-32-34, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Gas prices are the cheapest they’ve been since the pandemic, just as people prepare to travel for the holidays.
According to AAA Wisconsin, the average gas prices is $2.86 per gallon in the state, a new low since 2020.
”We’ve had so many disruptions in the last four to five years between Covid and then the Ukraine conflict that has sent prices either far down or bringing them to historic highs,” AAA Director of Public Affairs Nick Jarmusz said. “We kind of forget what normal is.”
He said the low cost at the pump is a result of peak summer travel season ending, an even supply and demand for fuel and fewer global crises.
”Right now we’re in a pretty favorable balance between lower demand and pretty plentiful supply and no real disruptions to speak of,” he said.
People can save more money at the pump if they drive the speed limit.
”By sticking closer to the speed limit, avoiding aggressive driving in situations, you can actually increase your fuel efficiency by about 40% or up to 40%,” Jarmusz said. “Which can add up to pretty significant savings.”
If trends continue, he also said prices might drop even more. ”Really, I would not be surprised to see these prices continue to go down,” Jarmusz said. “I don’t think we’ve seen the lowest prices we’ll see this year yet.”
According to AAA the best times to travel before Thanksgiving on Thursday is in the morning hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. Roads will be busiest in the afternoons.
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Wisconsin
Game 12 Wisconsin football two-deep for Minnesota Gophers game Nov. 29 at Camp Randall Stadium
MADISON – A look at the unofficial two-deep for the Wisconsin football team heading into its game against Minnesota at 11 a.m. Friday at Camp Randall Stadium.
OFFENSE
Quarterback
1 – Braedyn Locke, 6-1, 205, redshirt-soph.
2 – Mabrey Mettauer, 6-4, 230, fr.
Running back
1 – Tawee Walker, 5-9, 218, sr.
2 – Darrion Dupree, 5-10, 205, fr.
Receiver
1 – Bryson Green, 6-3, 213, sr.
2 – C.J. Williams, 6-2, 196, jr.
Receiver
1 – Vinny Anthony II, 6-0, 188, jr.
2 – Quincy Burroughs, 6-2, 212, r-soph.
Slot recever
1 – Will Pauling, 5-10, 187, r-jr.
2 – Trech Kekahuna, 5-10, 187, r-fr.
Tight end
1 – Riley Nowakowski, 6-1, 243, r-sr.
2 – Tucker Ashcraft, 6-5, 255, soph.
Left tackle
1 – Jack Nelson, 6-7, 316, sr.
2 – Barrett Nelson, 6-6, 302, r-soph.
Left guard
1 – Joe Brunner, 6-5, 313- r-soph.
2. – James Durand, 6-5, 305, r-fr.
Center
1 – Jake Renfro, 6-3, 302, r-sr.
2. – Kerry Kodanko, 6-2, 308, r-sr.
Right guard
1 – Joe Huber, 6-5, 310, r-sr.
2 – JP Benzschawel, 6-6, 312, r-jr.
Right tackle
1 – Riley Mahlman, 6-8, 308, r-jr.
2 – Kevin Heywood, 6-8, 325, fr.
DEFENSE
Line
1 – Ben Barten, 6-5, 308, r-sr.
2 – Elijah Hills, 6-3, 282, sr.
Line
1 – Curt Neal, 6-0, 290, r-soph.
2 – Cade McDonald, 6-6, 285, r-sr.
Outside linebacker
1 – Darryl Peterson, 6-1, 248, r-jr.
2 – Aaron Witt, 6-6, 247, r-jr.
Inside linebacker
1 – Jake Chaney, 5-11, 233, sr.
2 – Tackett Curtis, 6-2, 228, soph.
Inside linebacker
1 – Christian Alliegro, 6-4, 240, soph.
2 – Jaheim Thomas, 6-4, 245, r-sr.
Outside linebacker
1 – Leon Lowery, 6-3, 252, r-sr.
2 – Sebastian Cheeks, 6-3, 230, r-soph., or John Pius, 6-4, 250, r-sr.
Cornerback
1 – Ricardo Hallman, 5-10, 185, r-jr.
2 – R.J. Delancy III, 5-11, 193, r-sr., or Jonas Duclona, 5-10, 190, soph.
Strong safety
1 – Hunter Wohler, 6-2, 218, sr.
2 – Owen Arnett, 5-11, 210, r-jr.
Free safety
1 – Preston Zachman, 6-1, 212, r-sr.
2 – Austin Brown, 6-1, 210, jr.
Cornerback
1 – Nyzier Fourqurean, 6-1, 190, r-sr.
2 – R.J. Delancy, 5-11, 193, r-sr., or Xavier Lucas, 6-2, 198, fr.
Nickel back
1 – Austin Brown, 6-1, 210, jr.
2 – Max Lofy, 5-10, 188, r-sr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Punter
1 – Atticus Bertrams, 6-3, 225, soph.
2 – Gavin Meyers, 6-1, 198, r-sr.
Field goal kicker
1 – Nathanial Vakos, 6-1, 205, jr.
2 – Gavin Lahm, 6-0, 213, jr.
Kickoffs
1 – Gavin Lahm, 6-10, 213, jr.
2 – Nathanial Vakos, 6-1, 205, jr.
Long snapper
1 – Cayson Pfeiffer, 6-0, 205, sr.
2 – Duncan McKinley, 6-2, 222, r-sr.
Holder
1 – Gavin Meyers, 6-1, 198, r-sr.
2 – Atticus Bertrams, 6-2, 225, soph.
Punt returner
1 – Vinny Anthony II, 6-0, 188, jr.
2 – Hunter Wohler, 6-2, 218, sr.
Kickoff returner
1 – Vinny Anthony II, 6-0, 188, jr.
2 – Trech Kekahuna, 5-10, 197, r-fr.
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